Question

in_the_loop_212 a terrible mess The word “fine” is meant ironically.

Accepted Answer

FINE KETTLE OF FISH 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.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.

Id	in_the_loop_212
Idiom	FINE KETTLE OF FISH
Definition	a terrible mess
Examples	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. 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.

Fine Kettle Fish Loop Terrible Mess Borrowed Money