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sucking fish

/ˈsʌkɪŋ fɪʃ/

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phrase

/ˈsʌkɪŋ fɪʃ/slangobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее сленговое выражение, означающее находиться в трудной или неприятной ситуации, или испытывать трудности. Редко используется в современном английском языке.

An outdated slang phrase meaning to be in a difficult or unpleasant situation, or to be struggling. It is rarely used in modern English.

  1. RemoraC1formal

    A type of fish that attaches itself to larger marine animals (like sharks or turtles) using a sucking disc on its head.

    ruРыба-прилипала

    • The sucking fish clung to the side of the shark.
    • Divers often see sucking fish attached to sea turtles.
    • The remora, also known as a sucking fish, uses its sucker to travel.