【明報專訊】◆have bigger fish to fry It means somebody has more interest in another thing. e.g. Oh this movie is really dull... I have bigger fish to fry! ◆a fish out of water You might call yourself this way when you feel uncomfortable on some occasions. e.g. Bill just looks like a fish out of water on stage — I told him to do more preparations. ◆fish around You're searching for something when you're fishing around. e.g. The thief fished around in the businessman's suitcase for money but found nothing. ■Glossary dull (adj) 無聊的 uncomfortable (adj) 不自在的 occasion (n) 場合 preparation (n) 預備 [Smarties' Power English 第249期]
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