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Definition |
to have more pressing matters to attend to |
Examples |
1) I can't worry about small arguments with friends — I
have bigger fish to fry. 2) She
chose to remain focused on her long-term goals as she
had much bigger fish to fry. |
Etymology |
The term is believed to originate from
fishing, where catching larger fish was considered more significant and
rewarding than catching smaller ones. |
Synonyms |
priority, preference, it takes precedence |
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