I fish out my keys from my deep bag.
fish out
idiomTo search for by rummaging, and then extract (an item from e.g. a container); to obtain.
He had to fish out his wallet from the bottom of his backpack to pay for the coffee.
She paused to fish out a crumpled letter from her coat pocket, her hands trembling slightly as she prepared to read the news.
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big fish
An important person.
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big fish in a small pond
One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.
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bigger fish to fry
A much more pressing issue to attend to.
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cold fish
A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
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fish in troubled waters
To try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.
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fish or cut bait
To make a decision, especially after a period of delay; to either take action now or forgo the opportunity.
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fish out of water
A person in unfamiliar and often uncomfortable surroundings.
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fish to fry
A matter to attend to.