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fine/pretty kettle of fish

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a fine/pretty kettle of fish (mainly American)

a difficult situation. That's a fine kettle of fish - the car won't start and I have to leave in five minutes.

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find out/see how the land lies
find the time
find the time to
find tongue
Finders keepers
fine
fine by

fine/pretty kettle of fish
fine/small print
fine/thin line
finger
finger in every pie
finger on the pulse
fingers crossed
fingertip

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