| 单词 | kettle of fish |
| 例句 | "Fine kettle of fish. I'm so hungry even that sounds good, and from the looks of this menu that's probably what I'll get." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z A fine kettle of fish that will be. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z "That’s a fine kettle of fish," he exclaimed, then turned to his dinner companion. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z As you may know, traveling alone is quite a different kettle of fish from traveling with companions. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z "See, what did I tell you, a kettle of fish." The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Eight Spruce Street, referred to on street hoardings as "New York by Gehry", is a very different kettle of fish. Frank Gehry: Dizzy heights 2011-07-05T20:30:03Z Glen, who admits to Russell after their first night together that his first choice in the dreadful club was another guy who turned him down, is quite another kettle of fish. Does "Weekend" mark a new direction for gay cinema? 2011-09-21T22:01:00Z "Two and a Half Men" is a whole other kettle of fish. Who will star in 'The Office,' 'Men' next season? 2011-04-05T13:19:55Z The arts in Germany is a whole different kettle of fish. Bryn Terfel Returns to the Metropolitan Opera. (Sort Of.) 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z But once they arrive at Wintercombe Abbey, it's a different kettle of fish, as Wharton starts to think there may be more to the boy's tale than he first thought. The Obsidian Mirror by Catherine Fisher - review 2012-12-28T09:00:00Z But Baxter said "the danger then is you end up with a story of flying around with Trump in a 757 and it becomes a very, very different kettle of fish." Briton takes on the documentary world - and Donald Trump 2012-08-03T19:24:26Z Being different has, traditionally, been a whole other kettle of fish. James Durbin and Paddy Considine: Asperger idols 2011-04-12T19:46:00Z "But the Crooked House is a different kettle of fish," he said. Can fire-hit Crooked House rise from the ashes? 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z "And that may be a different kettle of fish." Stimulant meds for ADHD do not encourage children to use drugs later in life: Study 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “It’s a very different kettle of fish to the U.S. system,” he said. Former U.S. Navy leaders profited from overlapping interests on sub deal “It’s one thing to go to Channel One or Spengler,” he said, “but it’s a whole other kettle of fish when you may have a chance to go to the Olympics.” A Recipe for Instant Olympians: Mix Quickly, Serve Over Ice 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z “I’ve created a lot of armor in my time now but full armor is a whole different kettle of fish,” Yates says. How costume designer Janty Yates bounced from the Middle Ages to glorious 1970s excess 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z I acknowledged that the parallel was imperfect, since "foreign policy and domestic policy mistakes are obviously very different kettles of fish." When foreign policy goes south: Biden, Afghanistan and the lessons of history 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z There is definitely plenty of talent in the Romanian squad but being able to beat Germany is another kettle of fish. World Cup 2022 qualifying: Israel v Scotland, Romania v Germany and more – live! 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z "But this Covid is a completely different kettle of fish," she said. Covid: Fines issued for rugby and birthday party breaches 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z “They’re not really exposed to the full force of the immune system. It’s a slightly different kettle of fish.” The disappointing truth about antibody testing 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Live testimony is a different kettle of fish, however. Robert Mueller's testimony is deadly serious — so the GOP will turn it into a joke 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z Thanks to the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the Taliban takeover, those two kettles of fish suddenly look awfully similar. When foreign policy goes south: Biden, Afghanistan and the lessons of history 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Big tech, however, is a different kettle of fish. Google, Facebook, Amazon & co: Should we break them up? 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z The chance that idioms such as “kettle of fish” may offend vegans is not an argument grounded in evidence or common sense. Thanks for the vegan idioms, Peta, but there are bigger fish to fry | Jessica Brown 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z “The economic sanctions are a different kettle of fish altogether,” he said. Pompeo pushes back against North Korea’s ‘gangster-like’ criticism 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z Building a navy from the ground up is however a different kettle of fish - it would require massive financial investments and a lot of time to train the forces, as well as a base. Why landlocked Ethiopia wants to launch a navy 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z He recalled the judge saying: “You, Mr Stringfellow, are a different kettle of fish. You think you’re quite flash for your age. You’re glib. You need to be taught a sharp lesson.” Peter Stringfellow, nightclub owner, dies at 77 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Lucky for them, it’s an altogether different kettle of fish. Why Do We Call Baby Deer Fawns? 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Generally other female colleagues will still pay attention to my input, but my male colleagues are a different kettle of fish. 'I learned to enlist male allies' – the challenges faced by women in tech 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z "It's clear that the scale is really a different kettle of fish," Gibbard says. The original Brexit: How tremendous ice age waterfalls cut off Britain from Europe 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z This is a very different kettle of fish. Tom Wheeler Teaches How Not to Be FCC Chief 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z Donald Trump, with his Twitter habits, with his detachment from party, is a new kettle of fish. A President Is Always Conflicted 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z 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. England v Fiji: James Haskell says forget Olympics, Saturday is different 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z This is fine kettle of fish, isn't it? It’s Donald Trump’s Party Now 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z "But it's a funny thing in the single, there are people who can show form who have never shown form before and you never really know. The Olympics is a whole new kettle of fish." NZ rower Twigg driven to prove point in Rio 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z It was Tuesday afternoon amid the grandeur of Wimbledon, and the best men's tennis player in the world found himself in a fine kettle of fish. Novak Djokovic takes the fifth against Kevin Anderson 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Combinatorial innovation is a different kettle of fish, because it feeds on itself and grows exponentially. We are ignoring the new machine age at our peril 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Which he isn’t at all: he’s going to refinance that World War One debt, a very different kettle of fish. The UK Government Is Not About To Pay Off All World War One Debt; Don't Be Ridiculous 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z But many in Washington’s counterterrorism circles view the group as a decidedly different kettle of fish from ISIL. Sunni secularists blur picture of ISIL 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z A. On the details, objectives and what you are actually doing, of course, those are two different kettles of fish. Global Manager: Getting the Right Person in the Right Job 2014-04-13T10:36:03Z That debate its own whole kettle of fish, so we’ll put that aside for now. Apple’s new iPhones: How the 5S and 5C stack up against the competition 2013-09-11T17:14:00Z Get them while they’re young Campaign circus Sense and censorship Boots on the street Different kettles of fish Although neither is in good odour with the markets, Brazil and Mexico are on different growth... Lexington: Barack Obama’s Iraq syndrome 2013-08-22T15:00:08Z "If my husband were alive it would be a different kettle of fish." Margaret Hodge: 'I don't want scalps, I want to get at the truth' 2013-07-20T23:05:36Z The Celtics though are a different kettle of fish. Viewpoint: Everything's Getting Better in the U.S. 2013-06-10T12:50:33Z "Often you tell yourself that but really believing it is a different kettle of fish." Rose in soft-shoe shuffle to the top in Abu Dhabi 2013-01-18T16:29:18Z His goals against Sunderland, however, were a different kettle of fish entirely. Garth Crooks's team of the week 2012-12-11T00:38:11Z I think we can all agree that this is a very different kettle of fish. Romney's 12 Million Jobs Math Yet Another Dishonest Bait And Switch 2012-10-18T18:00:21Z The Giro is a different one; it is a different kettle of fish. Bradley Wiggins may not defend Tour de France title, says coach 2012-09-29T12:26:09Z "But obviously it's a different kettle of fish at the bigger events," he said. Lynn exceeding expectations at PGA Championship 2012-08-11T23:14:13Z Note that a "draw" is not to be confused with a "tie" which is a completely different kettle of fish. 12 more British quirks in 212 words for 2012 visitors 2012-08-03T06:55:43Z However, the Portuguese, whose national dish is dried cod, will be a different kettle of fish. Ronaldo next up for Gebre Selassie 2012-06-20T01:05:32Z "Whether the monarch actually eats the lamprey pie is a different kettle of fish," he said. Will Her Majesty Eat the Jubilee Pie? 2012-06-01T11:41:23Z "Here's a pretty kettle of fish--and the lid on with a vengeance." With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z "And what kettle of fish is it that you and Charles are troubled with, Major?" she inquired, smiling. The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z “This is a pretty kettle of fish!” grunted the boy, as he looked about the room. The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi On the Trail to the Gulf 2012-01-20T03:00:10.933Z And then it’s a whole different kettle of fish. 2012 Data Security Trends: A Look At The Risks Ahead 2012-01-16T23:55:33Z "Well," remarked Mr. Ranquist, after a pause, "this is a pretty kettle of fish, I must admit." The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z “We still believe that the caucuses are a little different kettle of fish then most other elections,” former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum told reporters yesterday, after an afternoon shooting pheasants with local politicians in Adel. Romney-Gingrich Iowa Ground Campaigns Intensify in Final Stretch 2011-12-27T11:39:09Z And now here’s a pretty kettle of fish and no mistake. Three Little Women A Story for Girls 2011-11-17T03:00:30.707Z If he didn't, by George! there'll be a pretty kettle of fish! The Brass Bottle A Farcical Fantastic Play in Four Acts 2011-10-11T02:01:04.737Z The baby was just woke up and hungry, and it was a pretty kettle of fish. Susan Clegg and Her Love Affairs 2011-09-03T02:00:18.353Z “This is a pretty kettle of fish,” he exclaimed swinging round so suddenly that he nearly upset the model. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z What a kettle of fish this is, to be sure! A Proposal Under Difficulties A Farce 2011-08-22T02:00:57.327Z And now here's a nice kettle of fish for you to find! The Thousandth Woman 2011-08-15T02:00:25.383Z Early the captain of the dragoons came to me laughing: “‘Here’s a kettle of fish, Drayton,’ he said. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z Here was the pretty kettle of fish—but I must reserve the sequel for the next chapter. A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,... 2011-07-13T02:00:17.950Z Oh lord!" exclaimed Dogvane to himself, "here is another kettle of fish. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z Its mission statement is another kettle of fish. Google: Rethink Your Mission! 2011-07-05T08:43:10Z Verb. sap.—you are sapient, I know, like your Sire— And—you'll take this strange "kettle of fish" off the fire! Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 1, 1887 2011-06-29T02:00:26.507Z “Here’s a pretty kettle of fish,” he said. Ruth Fielding In the Saddle College Girls in the Land of Gold 2011-06-14T02:00:22.083Z Well, this is a kettle of fish," he said to himself angrily, as he paced up and down the room; "a most infernal kettle of fish, I call it. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z A pretty kettle of fish you fellows have put upon the fire. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z But now, the Saints will be a different kettle of fish with different challenges. Leinster & Saints set for final 2011-05-20T15:55:34Z “Talking about financing new construction, that’s a whole different kettle of fish.” Manhattan Builders Plan Biggest Decade for Towers Since ’80s 2011-05-20T14:37:15Z Well, it's a pretty kettle of fish I've come home to, eh? Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z All he could see in the matter was that he had got into a pretty kettle of fish. Jane Lends A Hand 2011-03-20T02:00:32.553Z Here is truly a pretty kettle of fish. History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America 2011-03-14T03:01:03.623Z This is a pretty kettle of fish, upon my word. A Search For A Secret (Vol 2 of 3) A Novel 2011-02-15T03:00:18.213Z “This is a pretty kettle of fish,” the chopfallen captain groaned. A Hero of Ticonderoga 2011-01-27T03:00:45.450Z "A pretty kettle of fish," says I, "that I should be as drunk——" "As a lord," suggested Mr. Fielding. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z It’s a very Indian kettle of fish, you’ll say: that Indian quasi-marriage to the daughter of a coffee-overseer, with the old woman and the little brothers and sisters included in the bargain. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z A pretty kettle of fish, I reflected, looking at the empty brackets and the spears over the doorway.... The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z Running a larger establishment, he says, "is a different kettle of fish." Michelin Stars Draw Shots 2010-10-25T02:06:00Z After their dazzling Premier League debut last weekend at Wigan, this was a completely different kettle of fish for Blackpool. Arsenal 6-0 Blackpool 2010-08-21T16:07:00Z When I decided to come home, I knew perfectly well what a kettle of fish I should find. The Undying Past "O! dear here's a kettle of fish," Jack sighed, when Jean finished her story. The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series Here was a pretty kettle of fish indeed! The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel “Here’s a pretty kettle of fish,” he was saying, as he sat in his compound on the day following the events recorded in the last chapter. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising "Well, here's a pretty kettle of fish," and Hiram spoke much as if the capture of Archie would be fatal to all the plans of those who had sent him. The Minute Boys of Boston “You’ve got us into a pretty kettle of fish, Blachland,” said Young, rather curtly, as they rode in the direction of their camp. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland As the modern historian might aptly say: “Here was a pretty kettle of fish.” Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition By to-morrow Gen. W. may hear of Judge Campbell’s remarks and agency, and a pretty kettle of fish they will have, if Judge C.’s record be brought to the notice of the Secretary! A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital "A pretty kettle of fish—eh?" sneered Stuart, the healthy Britisher. With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front This is a horrid kettle of fish, as you will see. The Landleaguers "Well, Simon, here's a pretty kettle of fish!" The Monk of Hambleton Though, even so, how M. P. would view them was another kettle of fish. The Paliser case Well here, as you might say, was a pretty kettle of fish for Aunt Barbree. Merry-Garden and Other Stories "Good Lord, what a kettle of fish!" he groaned when she had finished. Love of Brothers If the wind increases, and remains in the present quarter, a pretty kettle of fish it will make of us. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Here's a pretty kettle of fish: 'Flag to Hunbilker: Proceed to sea at once. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War This was a different kettle of fish than I had expected. Valley of the Croen To have made a pretty kettle of fish of it, implies a perplexity in judgment. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. "My word, what a pretty kettle of fish!" Love of Brothers “Well, this certainly is a queer kettle of fish,” muttered Orme. The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure So the incident was closed, and I did greatly compliment myself upon the sagacity and coolness of head with which I extricated myself from my pretty kettle of fish. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. Nice kettle of fish for me, that was in line for a lieut. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest "It's a pretty kettle of fish," said O'Mally, rather pleased secretly in having created so dramatic a moment. The Lure of the Mask He would only say that it was a pretty kettle of fish; that he wished Grace Comerford had never come back, that he wished they could send Terry somewhere out of harm's way. Love of Brothers Here was indeed a pretty kettle of fish! Memoirs Well, sir, a pretty kettle of fish you've made of this. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes Two days more, and I should have made a pretty kettle of fish of it.” The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook We shall be having you ill next, and then there’ll be a nice kettle of fish. Clayhanger If we did vary the menu, it would be by making a raid on the dogs’ supply, and in the evening camp cooking ourselves a good kettle of fish. By Canoe and Dog-Train Here was a pretty kettle of fish, indeed! The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba Here is a pretty kettle of fish, sir,” he continued, turning to me. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron Here was a pretty kettle of fish! and occurring, too, at such a terribly inopportune moment. The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa Now, now, Elise, it's my own little kettle of fish, and you must keep out of it. Patty Blossom “No,” replied the Doctor, “I must first make an apology to worthy Mrs. Blower, for I had promised her my arm down to the river-side, where they are all to eat a kettle of fish.” St. Ronan's Well "Well, this is a nice kettle of fish!" exclaimed Stallings, leaping to the ground, tossing his reins to Curley Adams. The Pony Rider Boys in Texas Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains "Well, gentlemen," said the colonel, as a parting shot, "between us we seem to have stirred up a pretty kettle of fish." Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest "Well," thought the detective, "here is a pretty kettle of fish right in one family." Oscar the Detective Or, Dudie Dunne, The Exquisite Detective "Well, to be sure, here's a pretty kettle of fish," said her uncle, using strong compulsion to adapt his words to the squeamishness of a "lil gel." By Berwen Banks “By Cot! and I hope we shall make them a prettier kettle of fish than was ever seen at St. Ronan's,” said the Captain, rubbing his hands. St. Ronan's Well "A pretty kettle of fish, this is," ruefully soliloquised Harry, as he marched along the corridor. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 4, April, 1891 "This is a pretty kettle of fish," the squire said irritably. With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent Oh, poor Robinson Crusoe! here was a pretty kettle of fish at the very first trip. Jethou or Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles "As pretty a kettle of fish as I ever came across," responded Cleek, with an enigmatic smile. The Riddle of the Frozen Flame If I turn out to be right, oh, shade of Sherlock Holmes, what a pretty kettle of fish there will be! The Disentanglers That insistence on the Declaration entire came near to upsetting the whole kettle of fish. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I Unfortunately, he had headed him back, and a pretty kettle of fish was the result. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour Here's a pretty thing come to pass!" he exclaimed, throwing a bundle of papers on the table; "a most beautiful kettle of fish. May Brooke So it appeared that whenever Parliament should meet, there would be, as the saying is, a pretty kettle of fish to fry. Oddsfish! Return to Table of Contents “Here’s a kettle of fish!” said Kidd, pulling his chin whisker in perplexity as he and his fellow-pirates gathered about the capstan to discuss the situation. The Pursuit of the House-Boat Being Some Further Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades, under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq. A very pretty kettle of fish, I must say! The Man with the Clubfoot "Well, here's a fine kettle of fish!" exclaimed Jack. The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone "Fine kettle of fish brewing down there," he resumed darkly, and paused again, glanced at the ceiling critically as if searching for leaks, smacked his lips and murmured confidentially a single word: "Snag!" Kindred of the Dust One of a travelling band of these Indians, finding that Mackenzie's party was on short rations and very hungry, offered to boil them a kettle of fish roes. Pioneers in Canada "All very well," he went on in his fun, "but it would be a pretty kettle of fish." Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People They had a great kettle of fish on the fire, which we bought, and had our dinner there; being especially pleased to note that their dogs were not starved, but were fat and well handled. Through the Mackenzie Basin A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899 What a kettle of fish this is, to be sure! The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces To be sure I am; and a pretty kettle of fish you have made of it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 330, April 1843 Whigs and Tories Dim their glories, Giving an ear to all his stories Carrying every Bill he may wish: Here's a pretty kettle of fish! The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan Into this kettle of fish Tommy was pitchforked, and when I arrived he was just beginning to understand how unpleasant it was. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies It was a pretty kettle of fish, but in the meantime I must have food, for I had eaten nothing for nine hours. Greenmantle "Well, this is a pretty kettle of fish," she said wrathfully. Anne of Green Gables A pretty kettle of fish it would be for me, too, to be caught with them both here, just now! Uncle Tom's Cabin Here was a pretty kettle of fish indeed, and it was all of his brewing. Captivating Mary Carstairs "Well, here is a pretty kettle of fish!" grunted the disgusted Jud. The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat or, the Secret of Cedar Island A pretty kettle of fish if someone spotted her while I was holding for the rise! A Chair on the Boulevard Here was certainly a pretty kettle of fish. The Loudwater Mystery "This is a pretty kettle of fish," grumbled Tom. Army Boys in the French Trenches Or, Hand to Hand Fighting with the Enemy Here's a pretty kettle of fish," cries Mrs Tow-wouse, "you have brought upon us! Joseph Andrews Vol 1 He heard the next day that his brother was non est, and, in his own phraseology, that there was a pretty kettle of fish in the City. Charlotte's Inheritance It's a pretty kettle of fish as it stands. Through the Fray A Tale of the Luddite Riots "Behold what is termed a pretty kettle of fish!" said the Duke, in meditation, when Vanringham had made an end. Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes Well, my dear, here's a pretty kettle of fish! A Touch of Sun and Other Stories I thought, perhaps, you'd run away too, and that would have been a kettle of fish.' The History of David Grieve A fire was burning in the middle, over which was suspended a kettle of fish. The Englishwoman in America But Mr. Irving's Mathias is quite another kettle of fish, all of Mr. Irving's own catching. Obiter Dicta There will be a pretty kettle of fish if he comes down about it! Modern Broods "Now here's a pretty kettle of fish," said Mr. Aiken. The Unspeakable Gentleman I got a fine string of them, and myself into a pretty kettle of fish in the bargain. Wild Northern Scenes Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod He was a different kettle of fish altogether, for he was working far from the sea shore, over by the forests where he would not have to haul his wood so far. Si'Wren of the Patriarchs David had chosen Elizabeth,—more fool David! "for Nannie'll have—" Mrs. Maitland made some rapid calculations; "but it's not my kettle of fish," she reflected; and hoisted herself up from the low, deeply cushioned sofa. The Iron Woman I have always wondered how it felt to be in a "pretty kettle of fish," or a "pickle," or any of the synonymous predicaments. A Fool and His Money "Let the—phew—let the— Good heavens! here's a pretty kettle of fish!" he choked. Many Cargoes When a person has perplexed his affairs in general, or any particular business, he is said to have made a fine kettle of fish of it. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Well, upon my soul!" exclaimed the red-faced gentleman, in a loud, deep voice, "here's a pretty kettle of fish. Marjorie's Vacation I think she's gone; and a very pretty kettle of fish she makes to seethe two tender bodies in. Hildegarde's Neighbors Upon my word," mused the Doctor, "this is a very pretty kettle of fish! Ziska "A pretty kettle of fish would there have been cooked had I let him have his two barrels of flour." Jack Tier Well, this is a pretty kettle of fish! Kennedy Square If we are in a kettle of fish, as Harriet says, you are at the bottom of it!' Abbeychurch This is about as nice a kettle of fish," said Jim, when they came and sat beside him, "as a man could possibly wish to eat. Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn "You will get into a pretty kettle of fish!" said Adam. A Daughter of the Land "Nice kettle of fish," was all Alaric could think of. Peg O' My Heart And a pretty kettle of fish they make of it between them. Man and Superman "Here's a kettle of fish!" said Kidd, pulling his chin whisker in perplexity as he and his fellow-pirates gathered about the captain to discuss the situation. The Pursuit of the House-Boat ‘Here’s a pretty kettle of fish, my lady!’ she exclaimed. Two on a Tower ‘A pretty kettle of fish altogether!’ said the magistrate. Wessex Tales Here was a pretty kettle of fish, indeed, for a respected member of a kirk and middle-aged business man to fry in. Greyfriars Bobby "A pretty lad was this fair-spoken archer of thine!" said the Prince her father to her; "and a pretty kettle of fish hast thou cooked for the fondest of fathers." Burlesques Well, everybody knows what great friends the princess and Mrs. Epanchin are, so there was a pretty kettle of fish. The Idiot In a word, as Steiner put it, it was all a very funny kettle of fish! Four Short Stories By Emile Zola |
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