Definition of Fishing expedition

1. Noun. An investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information.

Generic synonyms: Investigation, Probe

Definition of Fishing expedition

1. Noun. (idiomatic legal US informal pejorative) A non-specific search for information, especially incriminating information. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fishing Expedition

fishiest
fishified
fishifies
fishify
fishifying
fishily
fishin'
fishiness
fishinesses
fishing
fishing boat
fishing boats
fishing cat
fishing cats
fishing eagle
fishing expedition (current term)
fishing expeditions
fishing gear
fishing ground
fishing grounds
fishing hook
fishing hooks
fishing licence
fishing license
fishing line
fishing net
fishing owl
fishing permit
fishing pole
fishing poles

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