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kettle of fish

/ˈketl əv fɪʃ/

Traducción: 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).

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/ˈketl əv fɪʃ/B2informal
  • esExpresión 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).

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'.

  1. A different situationB2informal

    A situation or matter that is completely different from the one previously mentioned.

    esOtro cantar

    • 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.
  2. A difficult or awkward situationC1informalbritish

    An unpleasant or problematic state of affairs.

    eslío

    • 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.