fish to fry

fish to fry

Matters to deal with. Often used in the phrases "bigger fish to fry" or "other fish to fry." I can't deal with this right now, I've got other fish to fry! Susie did bring me the latest report, but I've got bigger fish to fry at the moment.
See also: fish, fry
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • deal out
  • square deal
  • square deal, a
  • a square deal
  • deal with
  • deal with (someone or something)
  • deal with someone
  • take the body
  • it takes two to make a bargain
  • deal stock
References in periodicals archive
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And while they have a Scottish Cup tie with Gers in January, Nish feels his men have bigger fish to fry.
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Surely they have bigger fish to fry at such an important time for all of the authorities?
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Newcastle have an interest in Austin and Danny Ings, of Burnley, although both will have bigger fish to fry if United don't manage to stay in the Premier League.
Newcastle United to sign Charlie Austin? Bookies make Magpies favourites; Queens Park Rangers have been relegated and Charlie Austin will leave Loftus Road - but will he be heading to Newcastle United this summer?
Candy has much bigger fish to fry in the Sprint Cup on Saturday, in which Music Master will run provided he passes a precautionary scope.
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Mississippi has too many good fish to fry, pan-fry, and grill, so grab your fishing pole (or your purse) and bring home fresh fish for dinner tonight.
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ARSENAL are also keen on the Swiss striker, but the Toon hierarchy hope the Gunners have bigger fish to fry.
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But dinner lady Maggie has bigger fish to fry as Grantly's kidney condition worsens.
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