English Dictionary

kettle of fish

名詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) An awkward situation. / (idiomatic) A situation which is recognized as different from or as an alternative to some other situation, and which is not necessarily unfavorable.

日本語の意味

厄介な状況。 / 従来の状況とは異なる、または代替可能と認識される状況。

Inviting both families to the same dinner turned into a real kettle of fish when old grudges resurfaced.

両家を同じ夕食に招いたら、昔の確執が浮上してしまい、まさに厄介な事態になった。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) An awkward situation.

That's a fine kettle of fish, he exclaimed, then turned to his dinner companion. Fine kettle of fish. I'm so hungry even that sounds good, and from the looks of this menu that's probably what I'll get.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) A situation which is recognized as different from or as an alternative to some other situation, and which is not necessarily unfavorable.

That is another kettle of fish entirely.

kettles of fish （ plural ）