other fish to fry
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"We've got a few other fish to fry before we get there, but I think we've said since we introduced Jacob that he's got a huge future in front of him," McCullum said.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
"We have so many other fish to fry," said Robin Raphel, a former assistant secretary of State for South Asia who is a senior associate with the Center for Strategic and International Studies think-tank.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2022
As it turns out, the administration has other fish to fry at the moment.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2019
"We have quite important other fish to fry with the Russians," Brenton told the radio station Thursday.
From US News ● Jan. 21, 2016
"We've got other fish to fry just now, Freddie," said Toby.
From The Old Tobacco Shop A True Account of What Befell a Little Boy in Search of Adventure by Bowen, William
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