Fishing expedition
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British pronunciation/fˈɪʃɪŋ ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
American pronunciation/fˈɪʃɪŋ ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/

"fishing expedition"の定義と意味

Fishing expedition
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フィッシング遠征, 情報収集試み

an attempt made to find out the facts about something via collecting a lot of information, often secretly
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What is the origin of the idiom "fishing expedition" and when to use it?

The idiom "fishing expedition" is derived from the literal act of fishing, where individuals cast their lines into the water with the hope of catching fish. In this context, a "fishing expedition" refers to an exploratory or speculative venture in which someone is searching for something without a clear plan or specific target. The term has been used figuratively since at least the mid-20th century. This expression is often used to describe an investigation, inquiry, or search that lacks a clear purpose or reasonable cause. It implies that the effort is akin to casting a wide net or conducting a search without knowing precisely what one is looking for, and it may be seen as speculative or exploratory. In legal contexts, it can refer to a request for information or documents that appears overly broad or made with the intent to harass rather than to obtain specific relevant information.

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The company 's internal review was more of a fishing expedition than a targeted analysis of the problem.
The auditor 's request for all financial records from the past decade seemed like a fishing expedition rather than a focused review.
The journalist 's article felt like a fishing expedition, as it made vague allegations without concrete evidence.
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The company's internal review was more of a fishing expedition than a targeted analysis of the problem.
The auditor's request for all financial records from the past decade seemed like a fishing expedition rather than a focused review.
The journalist's article felt like a fishing expedition, as it made vague allegations without concrete evidence.
It's important to have a legitimate reason for conducting an investigation and not simply embark on a fishing expedition.
The prosecutor accused the defense attorney of going on a fishing expedition by requesting extensive records unrelated to the case.
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