Have you ever heard someone say, "I'm in a pickle"? It sounds a bit silly, right? Well, it means they're in a tricky spot, like a fish suddenly stuck inside a pickle jar! It's a funny way to say they're in a bit of a difficult situation.

It turns out, the ocean and its amazing creatures inspire lots of cool sayings in our everyday language! Here are some more fishy phrases that make talking extra fun:

"A fish out of water": Imagine my friend Orestis the clownfish, suddenly on dry land! He'd feel super uncomfortable and out of place, wouldn't he? That's what this phrase means – someone feels like they don't quite belong or are in an unfamiliar spot.

"That's a whole different kettle of fish": This means something is completely different from what you were talking about. One day, "Athena was talking about practicing her speedy dives, but then Theresa started talking about her favourite type of algae. Athena chuckled and said, "Woah, Theresa! That's a whole different kettle of fish!"

"Plenty of fish in the sea": This is a saying that means there are many other options or opportunities available, especially when talking about friendships or finding what you're looking for! I remember the time when Orestis accidentally lost his favourite shiny pebble, and I winked at him and said, "Don't worry, Orestis! There are plenty of fish in the sea... and plenty of shiny pebbles too!"

"To clam up": Imagine a shy clam closing its shell really tight! If someone "clams up," it means they suddenly become very quiet and stop talking, often because they're shy, scared, or don't want to share something. I remember one day Dimitra asked Carci what secret snack he was munching on, he just clammed up and wouldn't say a word, hiding his claws quickly!"

Do you know the meaning of them all?  Do you know any other phrases? Let's see who can come up with the most!