Reel in

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verb

To pull in a fish that you have caught on your fishing line.

He managed to reel in a huge fish after struggling for an hour.
Visual representation of "reel in" - To pull in a fish that you have caught on your fishing line.

Often appears as...

  • reel in a fish
  • reel in the line
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Visual representation of "reel in"
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Fishing Origin

Originally describes a literal action in fishing, often involving a rod.

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She spent the afternoon learning how to reel in the catch.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to suggest pulling in anything, not just fish.

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They are trying hard to reel in some big investors.
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