fishing expedition en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (derogatory, idiomatic, informal) A search for information, especially incriminating information, that is conducted without specific direction or goal, in the hope that something may turn up.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fishing, expedition. (an outing for catching fish)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fishing expeditions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
fr recherche à l'aveuglette (search for (incriminating) information) · ru зонди́рование по́чвы (search for (incriminating) information) · es expedición de pesca (search for (incriminating) information) · ru сбор компрома́та (search for (incriminating) information) · fr partie de pêche (search for (incriminating) information) · cmn 釣魚式調查 /钓鱼式调查 (search for (incriminating) information) · fi esitutkinta (search for (incriminating) information)