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Fine Kettle Fish In The Loop 212 Terrible Mess Borrowed Money

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Idiom FINE KETTLE OF FISH
Definition a terrible mess
Examples
  1. You borrowed money from the bank without telling me and we don’t have enough to pay it back. This is a fine kettle of fish you’ve gotten us into.
  2. Lois told her boss she could work on Saturday, but she forgot and promised her girlfriend she would help her move on Saturday. She had gotten herself into a fine kettle of fish.
Extra Info

The word “fine” is meant ironically.

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