fish in the sea

noun phrase

informal
—used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship
"I know you're sad because you and your boyfriend broke up, but he's not the only fish in the sea." "You're right. There are many/plenty more fish in the sea."

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At current rates plastic is expected to outweigh all the fish in the sea by 2050. — Kelley Dennings, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026 That’s because data collected by the federal government said there weren’t enough fish in the sea to support the population. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 May 2026 That’s one of our favorite ways to use leftover rice, but there are other fish in the sea. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 If west, much milk and fish in the sea. — Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fish in the sea

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