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fish for

Idiom Behavior

Meaning

to try to get something such as information or praise

Example Sentences

"He keeps fishing for compliments about his report."

Related Expressions

put up with

to tolerate or endure something unpleasant

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in the same orbit

to be in agreement or share similar thoughts or goals

Tell the truth and shame the devil

Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.

An old friend is better than two new ones

Long-time friends are more valuable than new ones.

birds of a feather

people with similar interests or characteristics