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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"And that may be a different kettle of fish."

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023

There is definitely plenty of talent in the Romanian squad but being able to beat Germany is another kettle of fish.

From The Guardian • Mar. 28, 2021

The 6ft 7in second row and his colleagues will probably still produce some moments of magic, but Saturday's game will be a very different kettle of fish to their Rio romp.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2016

This is fine kettle of fish, isn't it?

From New York Times • May 3, 2016

As you may know, traveling alone is quite a different kettle of fish from traveling with companions.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood