gone fishing
Example Sentences
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Turns out, they had gone fishing; when they got back, they devoured the biscuits while they cleaned their catches, then invited me to the most delicious ceviche dinner at sunset.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2022
It’s Phillips’ first time fishing in 10 years — and the first time he’s gone fishing at the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2020
The president of the European Parliament nevertheless notified Mr. Juncker in a letter that the legislature would be gone fishing for much of the month.
From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2017
The warden service says he had gone fishing alone at about 10 a.m.
From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2015
I’m beginning to think she’s gone fishing or berrying and will not return until dusk.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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