other fish in the sea

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Noun

other fish in the sea pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, figurative) Other goals or objectives to pursue.
  2. (idiomatic, figurative) Other romantic partners or significant others to pursue.
    • 1987, Kenneth Edmonds, Antonio Reid, “Girlfriend”, performed by Pebbles:
      You've lied your last lie and I've cried my last cry / I'm out the door, babe / There's other fish in the sea

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