This is a fine kettle of fish!
) •This is a fine kettle of fish. My husband is not here to meet me at the train station, and there's no phone here for me to call him.
•Alan: Oh, no! I've burned the roast. We don't have anything to serve our guests as a main dish. Jane: But they'll be here any minute! This is a fine kettle of fish.
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fine kettle of fish: translation a fine kettle of fish Fig. a troublesome situation; a vexing problem. (Usually appears in the expression, This is a f... смотреть
fine kettle of fish: translationSynonyms and related words:bind, clutch, complication, crunch, embarrassing position, embarrassment, fine how-do-you-do... смотреть
fine kettle of fish: translationa bad state of affairs; a very difficult and annoying situation; something to be considered or reckoned with. Derived f... смотреть
идиом.ну и дела|| This a fine kettle of fish. I've lost my wallet. — Ну и дела! Я потерял бумажник.
<05> ну и дела
Hу и дела!; Хорошенькое дело!; Вот так история! Веселенькая история!; Вот тебе и раз!
(n.phr.) ну и дела