Non sapere che pesci pigliare

Meaning: To be at a complete loss what to do.

Language: Italian

Literally: To not know which fish to catch

Category: Animals

Origin: A fisherman who can't decide which fish to go for pictures bewildered indecision.

More idioms — Animals

• Acertar na mosca — To be exactly right; to hit the bullseye.
• Dar com os burros n'água — To fail despite all your effort.
• Считать ворон — To idle and let chances slip by.
• 月とすっぽん — Two things alike at a glance but worlds apart.
• 一箭双雕 — To achieve two things with a single act.
• Att ha en räv bakom örat — To be cunning and sly.

More Italian idioms

• Avere un chiodo fisso — To be obsessed with one idea.
• arrampicarsi sugli specchi — to attempt to defend an indefensible position or grasp at straws.
• per amore o per forza — by any means necessary; whether one wishes it or not.
• mettere radici — to settle in a place permanently or commit to something long-term.
• tirare l'acqua al proprio mulino — to act in self-interest, redirecting resources or advantage to oneself.
• tenere a freno la lingua — to refrain from speaking; to keep silent.

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