kettle of fish

NOUN

difficult situation

Synonyms

WEAK

another can of worms another tune bird of another feather different breed of cat horse of a different color piece of business

Example Sentences

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“Going after cartels is one thing, but handing over politicians is another kettle of fish,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Smashing Machine is a different kettle of fish, focusing on the world of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and how prominent a figure Kerr was in the early years of the sport in the 1990s.

From BBC

"The press are a different kettle of fish."

From BBC

This, she said, was a "whole different kettle of fish" which required different skills and experience.

From BBC

"But the Crooked House is a different kettle of fish," he said.

From BBC