Meanings
How to pronounce "fish in troubled waters":
AU
To try to gain something by taking advantage of a confused or troubled situation.
Example Sentences
1
He always seems to thrive when there are fish in troubled waters.
2
The politician was accused of taking advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters.
3
During times of crisis, some companies try to fish in troubled waters by taking over struggling businesses.
4
The journalist attempted to fish in troubled waters by sensationalizing the news.
5
She saw the argument as an opportunity to fish in troubled waters and sow discord among her friends.
