Question

a real mess; an unsatisfactory situation; a situation that will cause one problems (use "fish")

Accepted Answer

The dog has eaten the steak we were going to have for dinner. This is a fine / pretty kettle of fish! | This is a fine / pretty kettle of fish. It's  below freezing outside, and the furnace won't work.

Front	a real mess; an unsatisfactory situation; a situation that will cause one problems (use "fish")
Back	The dog has eaten the steak we were going to have for dinner. This is a fine / pretty kettle of fish! \| This is a fine / pretty kettle of fish. It's below freezing outside, and the furnace won't work.

Fine Pretty Kettle Real Mess Unsatisfactory Situation Problems