kettle of fish

/ˈketl əv fɪʃ/

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phrase

/ˈketl əv fɪʃ/B2informal

Неформальное выражение, используемое для описания конкретной ситуации или положения дел, часто подразумевающее, что что-то является иным, неловким или проблематичным. Обычно используется во фразах вроде 'a different kettle of fish' или 'a pretty kettle of fish'.
Expresión informal que se usa para referirse a una situación o estado de cosas concreto, a menudo implicando que algo es diferente, incómodo o problemático. Se emplea típicamente en frases como 'a different kettle of fish' u otra cosa, o 'a pretty kettle of fish' (un buen lío).
Expression informelle désignant une situation ou un état de choses particulier, souvent pour souligner que quelque chose est différent, délicat ou problématique. S'emploie typiquement dans des tournures comme « une autre paire de manches » ou « une sacrée affaire ».
Informeller Ausdruck zur Beschreibung einer bestimmten Situation oder Angelegenheit, oft mit der Bedeutung, dass etwas anders, unangenehm oder problematisch ist. Wird meist in Wendungen wie 'a different kettle of fish' oder 'a pretty kettle of fish' verwendet.
Expressão informal usada para descrever uma situação ou estado de coisas específico, muitas vezes sugerindo que algo é diferente, embaraçoso ou problemático. Costuma aparecer em frases como 'a different kettle of fish' ou 'a pretty kettle of fish'.
非正式用语，用于指代某种特定的情况或局面，常暗示事情有所不同、棘手或麻烦。常见于 'a different kettle of fish'（另一回事）或 'a pretty kettle of fish'（一团糟）等短语中。
تعبير غير رسمي يُستخدم لوصف حالة أو وضع معين، وغالبًا ما يُشير إلى أن الأمر مختلف أو غير مريح أو إشكالي. يُستعمل عادة في عبارات مثل «a different kettle of fish» أو «a pretty kettle of fish».

An informal expression used to describe a particular situation or state of affairs, often implying something is different, awkward, or problematic. Commonly used in phrases like 'a different kettle of fish' or 'a pretty kettle of fish'.

A different situationB2informal
A situation or matter that is completely different from the one previously mentioned.
Совсем другое дело
- Working in a small company is one thing, but a multinational corporation is a whole different kettle of fish.
- I can handle a few guests, but a wedding party of 200 people is another kettle of fish entirely.
- He's good at fixing bikes, but repairing a car engine is a different kettle of fish.
A difficult or awkward situationC1informalbritish
An unpleasant or problematic state of affairs.
Затруднительное положение
- We've got ourselves into a fine kettle of fish by missing the last train.
- Losing the keys to the safe is a pretty kettle of fish for the manager.
- This is a different kettle of fish; we didn't expect the contract to be cancelled.