fine kettle of fish

1. A troublesomely awkward or embarrassing situation: “Gurnley usually managed to worm his way out of trouble, but this time he found himself in a fine kettle of fish.”

Example Sentences

A fine kettle of fish that will be.

From Literature

This is fine kettle of fish, isn't it?

From New York Times

It was Tuesday afternoon amid the grandeur of Wimbledon, and the best men's tennis player in the world found himself in a fine kettle of fish.

From Los Angeles Times

"That’s a fine kettle of fish," he exclaimed, then turned to his dinner companion.

From Literature

"Fine kettle of fish. I'm so hungry even that sounds good, and from the looks of this menu that's probably what I'll get."

From Literature