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2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FISH'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'FISH'

Fish for

  1. Try to get some information or to get someone to say something
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: He's always FISHING FOR compliments.

Fish out

  1. Remove something from a bag, pocket, etc
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: She reached into her handbag and FISHED some coins OUT.
  2. Remove from water, such as the sea, rivers, etc
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: It's fallen in the pool- I'll have to FISH it OUT.

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