fishing expedition
US /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
UK /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
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ekspedisi memancing, penyiasatan tanpa tujuan jelas
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
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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.
Peguam bela menuduh pihak pendakwaan melakukan ekspedisi memancing, berharap untuk mendedahkan bukti baru tanpa petunjuk yang jelas.
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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.
Soalan wartawan terasa seperti ekspedisi memancing, cuba membuat saya mendedahkan sesuatu yang tidak saya inginkan.