kettle of fish

Noun

An awkward, difficult, or messy situation.

ریشه

Origin uncertain; possibly from the Scottish dialect phrase 'a pretty kettle of fish' meaning 'a difficult matter'.

مثال

• The sudden change in plans created a real kettle of fish.
• We found ourselves in a fine kettle of fish when the car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
• The company's financial troubles have created a messy kettle of fish.