The idiom "neither fish nor fowl" has origins in Old English and Middle English literature, but its specific source is not well-documented. It is used to describe something or someone that does not fit into a specific category, is difficult to categorize, or lacks clear characteristics of any particular type.

What is the origin of the idiom "neither fish nor fowl" and when to use it?

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neither fish nor fowl

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Definition und Bedeutung von „neither fish nor fowl“ im Englischen

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