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odd fish

idiom
Meaning

An unusual thing or eccentric person.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is a bit of an odd fish, but he is kind.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone in the office thinks the new manager is an odd fish because he only eats raw vegetables at his desk.

COMPLEX

The reclusive scholar was considered an odd fish by his peers, as he spent his entire life studying ancient languages in complete isolation.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big fish

    An important person.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    bigger fish to fry

    A much more pressing issue to attend to.

  4. 04

    cold fish

    A heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.

  5. 05

    fish in troubled waters

    To try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.

  6. 06

    fish or cut bait

    To make a decision, especially after a period of delay; to either take action now or forgo the opportunity.

  7. 07

    fish out

    To search for by rummaging, and then extract (an item from e.g. a container); to obtain.

  8. 08

    fish out of water

    A person in unfamiliar and often uncomfortable surroundings.

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