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Have bigger/other fish to fry

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Prioritizing TasksPlay
It suggests ranking tasks by importance and urgency, focusing on the most critical ones first. SlideThe boss said to skip the meeting we've got bigger fish to fry with the project deadline looming.
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Casual TonePlay
Used in informal situations, not usually in formal writing or speeches unless adding a human touch. SlideNo time to chat now, I've got other fish to fry!
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Metaphorical UsePlay
It's a metaphor; there's rarely actual fish involved. It speaks to tasks or issues metaphorically. SlideCan't join the game tonight, I have bigger fish to fry with my studies.