other fish to fry
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"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 have quite important other fish to fry with the Russians.
From The Guardian • Jan. 21, 2016
"No!" he repeated, "but if Madame will come to the gate, and speak to me----" "Madame has other fish to fry," Carlat blurted out.
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.
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