fishing expedition
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fishing expedition

noun

Definition of FISHING EXPEDITION

1
: a legal interrogation or examination to discover information for a later proceeding
2
: an investigation that does not stick to a stated objective but hopes to uncover incriminating or newsworthy evidence

First Known Use of FISHING EXPEDITION

1874

Rhymes with FISHING EXPEDITION

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