Ret's Weekend English Roundup ✦ Week 25, 2026

Ret's Weekend English Roundup ✦ Week 25, 2026

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Ret's Weekend English Roundup ✦ Week 25, 2026

FEATURED EXPRESSION

The idiom "plenty of fish in the sea" means that there are many other opportunities or people available, especially in the context of romantic relationships. It is often used to comfort someone who has just ended a relationship or been rejected, reminding them that they will find someone else.

You can use it in different contexts: "I know you're sad about the breakup, but don't worry — there are plenty of fish in the sea." or "He didn't get the job, but there are plenty of fish in the sea."

For example: “After her boyfriend left, her friends told her there were plenty of fish in the sea. A year later, she met someone wonderful.”

L'expression "plenty of fish in the sea" signifie qu'il existe de nombreuses autres opportunités ou personnes disponibles, en particulier dans le contexte des relations amoureuses. On l'utilise souvent pour réconforter quelqu'un qui vient de vivre une rupture ou un rejet, en lui rappelant qu'il ou elle trouvera quelqu'un d'autre.

On peut l'utiliser dans différents contextes : "I know you're sad about the breakup, but don't worry — there are plenty of fish in the sea." ou "He didn't get the job, but there are plenty of fish in the sea."

Par exemple : « Après que son petit ami l'a quittée, ses amis lui ont dit qu'il y avait plein d'autres poissons dans la mer (d'autres opportunités). Un an plus tard, elle a rencontré quelqu'un de merveilleux. »


USE 'PLENTY OF FISH IN THE SEA' LIKE A PRO

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OUR FEATURED EXPRESSION IN CONTEXT

📖 "Don't be upset about the breakup — there are plenty of fish in the sea."
📖 "He was disappointed about the job rejection, but his mentor reminded him that there are plenty of fish in the sea."
📖 "After her divorce, she took some time for herself, knowing that there are plenty of fish in the sea."
📖 "You didn't get into your first-choice university? Plenty of fish in the sea, my friend."
📖 "She wasn't a good wife. Don't cry about her. There are plenty more fish in the sea."
📖 "Lukashenko is simply showing Moscow once again that there are plenty more fish in the sea and that he has alternatives."

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