Meanings
From kettle, a variant of kiddle, a weir or fence of stakes in a stream used to catch fish.
How to pronounce "kettle of fish":
AU
An awkward situation.
A situation recognized as different from or as an alternative to some other situation.
Example: "That is another kettle of fish entirely."
Example Sentences
1
The party decorations are a whole different kettle of fish.
2
I thought we were going hiking, not swimming. This is a fine kettle of fish.
3
The new project turned out to be a pretty tricky kettle of fish.
4
When I arrived, I realized the situation was an entirely different kettle of fish.
5
We were supposed to have a family dinner, but now everybody's invited their friends. This is a strange kettle of fish.
