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fishing expedition

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

Traducción: Expresión metafórica que describe una investigación, interrogatorio o búsqueda de información realizada sin un objetivo claro o específico, a menudo en contextos legales o periodísticos, donde se espera hallar pruebas o hechos útiles lanzando una red amplia.

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/ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/C1formallegal
  • esExpresión metafórica que describe una investigación, interrogatorio o búsqueda de información realizada sin un objetivo claro o específico, a menudo en contextos legales o periodísticos, donde se espera hallar pruebas o hechos útiles lanzando una red amplia.

A metaphorical expression describing an investigation, inquiry, or search for information conducted without a clear target or specific goal, often in a legal or journalistic context, where one hopes to uncover useful evidence or facts by casting a wide net.

  1. Vague investigationC1formal

    An investigation or inquiry conducted without a clear goal, hoping to find incriminating or useful information.

    esPesca de información

    • The lawyer accused the prosecutor of going on a fishing expedition.
    • The audit turned into a fishing expedition for unrelated financial records.
    • The committee's questions seemed like a fishing expedition rather than a focused inquiry.
  2. Random searchB2informal

    A broad, unsystematic search for information or evidence.

    espesca de información

    • The journalist's interview was a fishing expedition for gossip.
    • His questions were just a fishing expedition; he didn't know what he was looking for.
    • The police raid was criticized as a fishing expedition without a warrant.