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Limeal Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
what is the meaning of 'fishing'
"I was professional and pleasant with everyone I spoke with, but I was most definitely fishing."
I think the word 'fishing' here is not the usual meaning.
Thanks.
I think the word 'fishing' here is not the usual meaning.
Thanks.
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You're right. It's a figurative use. Physically, you fish to try to "get" a fish.
- You're right.
- It's a figurative use.
- Physically, you fish to try to "get" a fish.
- Figuratively, for example, you can fish for a compliment, or fish for information.
- Best wishes, Clive.
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Hi,
"I was professional and pleasant with everyone I spoke with, but I was most definitely fishing."
I think the word 'fishing' here is not the usual meaning.You're right. It's a figurative use.
Physically, you fish to try to "get" a fish.
Figuratively, for example, you can fish for a compliment, or fish for information.
Best wishes, Clive.
"I was professional and pleasant with everyone I spoke with, but I was most definitely fishing."
I think the word 'fishing' here is not the usual meaning.You're right. It's a figurative use.
Physically, you fish to try to "get" a fish.
Figuratively, for example, you can fish for a compliment, or fish for information.
Best wishes, Clive.
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basically, it means that you put ideas or words out as 'bait' for some intended response
The implication is that the 'fisher' is attempting to secure his/her goal even though he/she knows that the chances of success are slim.
When I go out to clubs in Hollywood, I'm most definitely fishing for girls. LOL
The implication is that the 'fisher' is attempting to secure his/her goal even though he/she knows that the chances of success are slim.
When I go out to clubs in Hollywood, I'm most definitely fishing for girls. LOL
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