| 词汇 | fish in troubled waters |
| 词源 | fish in troubled waters. To fish in troubled waters, meaning “to take advantage of another’s marital troubles and gain some- thing for yourself,” refers to the fact that fish bite best in rough waters, as all good fishermen know. The expression probably dates back to the 19th century, its origin unknown. |
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