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there are other (good) fish in the sea

There are many other excellent or more suitable people, things, opportunities, or possibilities in the world that one may find. Said especially if someone has recently been through something or some romantic relationship that has failed or turned out badly. I know you are broken up about Janet leaving you, but there are other fish in the sea. I'm pretty disappointed that I didn't get the job, but I'm trying to remind myself that there are other good fish in the sea.

there are plenty more fish in the sea

There are many other excellent or more suitable people, things, opportunities, or possibilities in the world that one may find. Said especially when one has recently been unlucky, unsuccessful, or has broken up with a romantic partner. I know you are broken up about Janet leaving you, but there are plenty more fish in the sea. I'm pretty disappointed that I didn't get the job, but I'm trying to remind myself that there plenty more fish in the sea.

there are plenty more fish in the sea

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there are other fish in the sea

1. If you tell someone that there are plenty more fish in the sea or there are other fish in the sea, you mean that there are many other people they could have a relationship with. Tell him there are plenty more fish in the sea and he's sure to find the perfect woman. If your daughter is upset because her boyfriend left her, declaring cheerfully `There are other fish in the sea' won't help. Note: This expression is sometimes varied. Remember that there are many more fish in the sea.
2. If you say there are plenty more fish in the sea or there are other fish in the sea, you mean there are other opportunities that can be taken. In the case of the motor industry, there really are other fish in the sea. Note: This expression is sometimes varied. The government says there aren't enough fish in the sea to sustain current levels of employment.

there are plenty more fish in the sea

used to console someone whose romantic relationship has ended by pointing out that there are many other people with whom they may have a successful relationship in the future.
This expression alludes to the proverb there are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it .
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