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Region: General | Usage example: Don't worry about the breakup; there are plenty more fish in the sea.

There are plenty more fish in the sea

Meaning

There are many other opportunities or people.

Usage

Used to console someone after rejection.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Fishing metaphor for abundance.

A proverb used in maritime cultures for centuries.