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Fish in troubled waters meaning

What does the saying 'Fish in troubled waters' mean?

Idiom: Fish in troubled waters

Meaning:

Someone who fishes in troubled waters tries to takes advantage of a shaky or unstable situation. The extremists were fishing in troubled waters during the political uncertainty in the country.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Food and Eating | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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