Meaning of the word "have bigger/other fish to fry" in English
What does "have bigger/other fish to fry" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
have bigger/other fish to fry
US /hæv ˈbɪɡər ˈfɪʃ tə fraɪ/
UK /hæv ˈbɪɡə ˈfɪʃ tə fraɪ/
Idiom
to have more important or more interesting things to do
Example:
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I can't help you with that trivial matter; I have bigger fish to fry.
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The CEO decided not to focus on minor complaints, stating he had other fish to fry.
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