Meaning of the word "fishing expedition" in English
What does "fishing expedition" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fishing expedition
US /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
UK /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
Noun
1.
an investigation or search for information that is not clearly defined or has no specific goal, often with the hope of finding something incriminating or useful
Example:
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The defense attorney accused the prosecution of going on a fishing expedition, hoping to uncover new evidence without a clear lead.
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The journalist's questions felt like a fishing expedition, trying to get me to reveal something I didn't want to.
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