Definition of "kettle of fish" []

A troublesomely awkward or embarrassing situation. (noun)
A matter to be reckoned with: Making money and keeping it are two quite different kettles of fish. (noun)

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Use "kettle of fish" in a sentence

""" Oh, bull-fightin '-- that's quite a different kettle of fish .... ""

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