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Kettle of Fish

Noun (Idiom):

A complex or difficult situation; a mess.

Example sentences:

• After the party got out of control, cleaning up the house the next morning was a real kettle of fish.
• Trying to fix my computer without any technical knowledge is a kettle of fish I'd rather avoid.

Noun (British, informal):

A group of people, usually for a specific purpose or event.

Example sentences:

• The organizers have invited a whole kettle of fish to the charity event.
• She joined a kettle of fish at the local theater group and made new friends.

Noun (Canadian, informal):

A picnic or an outdoor party, typically involving fish as the main course.

Example sentences:

• We're planning a kettle of fish near the lake for Canada Day.
• He prepared a delicious kettle of fish for his friends during their camping trip.

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