an odd/a queer fish

odd fish

Someone deemed strange by others. No, I didn't invite Joey—he's an odd fish, if you ask me. You can't say weird stuff like that, unless you want everyone else to think you're an odd fish.

See also: fish, odd

queer fish

Someone who is very strange. Primarily heard in UK. Everyone could tell he was a queer fish as soon as he walked into the party with his mismatched clothing.

See also: fish, queer

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an ˌodd/a ˌqueer ˈfish

(old-fashioned, British English) a strange person: He’s an odd fish. He’s got a lot of very strange ideas.

See also: an, fish, odd, queer

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queer fish

n. a strange person; an aloof person. She’s a bit odd. Sort of a queer fish.

See also: fish, queer

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