kettle of fish

An expression that means 'That's a whole 'nother subject.'

We were going to talk politics, but that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish!

by Curt H June 3, 2008

a diffrent kettle of fish

a different situation or person to be dealt with

Breakfast was a very different kettle of fish here in America.

by Choonmann Sung September 28, 2006

Different kettle of fish

a completely different type of person or thing from the one previously mentioned.

"the new office is a rather different kettle of fish"

by Arminkshipper April 20, 2025

A whole different kettle of fish

a different situation or person to be dealt with

I've watched you a lot on Instagram, but in person? Whoof! That's a whole different kettle of fish!

by johnzilla1126 May 19, 2024

A fine kettle of fish

an awkward state of affairs.

"when Carla was back in Rome, she found a fine kettle of fish"

by Arminkshipper April 20, 2025