Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be neither fish nor fowl
idiom
/biː ˈnaɪðər fɪʃ nɔːr faʊl/
Definition
To be something that is not easily categorized or does not fit into a specific group.
Examples
- After trying out both classical and modern dance, she still felt like she was neither fish nor fowl.
- The movie was a mix of genres, leaving viewers feeling it was neither fish nor fowl.
- His unique style of writing made it difficult to classify him as either a fiction or non-fiction author; he was truly neither fish nor fowl.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a person or thing that is ambiguous or that combines characteristics of different categories.
Synonyms
- Ambiguous
- Indeterminate
- Hybrid
- Mixed
