An odd/a queer fish

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noun

An unusual person with peculiar habits.

He never speaks to anyone and spends all his time with books. He's a bit of an odd fish.
Visual representation of "an odd/a queer fish" - An unusual person with peculiar habits

Often appears as...

  • be a/an odd fish
  • bit of an odd fish

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Informal Usage

The phrase is casual and might be considered disrespectful if used in formal situations.

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At the lunch table, they whispered about the new guy being an odd fish.
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Not Negative

While it points out someone's unusual traits, it doesn't necessarily mean it's bad to be an odd fish.

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His unique way of dressing makes him an odd fish, but in a good way.
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Cultural Nuance

The phrase could be cultural as some societies celebrate odd fish more than others.

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In our town's artist community, almost everyone is a bit of an odd fish.
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