idiom
fish in troubled waters
FISH in TRUB-uld WAH-terz
fɪʃ ɪn ˈtrʌbəld ˈwɔːtərzListen
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Syllable breakdown
fishintroubledwaters
Dictionary meaning
take advantage of a confused or unstable situation; exploit disorder for personal gain
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