fishing

• Bigger fish to fry

  To have more important or pressing matters that require attention, making minor concerns seem trivial.

• Get a rise out of someone

  To intentionally provoke someone into reacting, often by irritating or annoying them.

• A fish story

  An exaggerated or unbelievable tale, especially one that is difficult to believe.

• A can of worms

  A situation or issue that, if addressed, is likely to create many new, complicated, and unpleasant problems.