used to tell someone whose relationship has ended that there are many other people that they could have a relationship with: Dont cry over Pierre - there are plenty of fish in the sea!

Is it true that there are plenty of fish in the sea?

If you tell someone that there are plenty more fish in the sea, you are comforting them by saying that although their relationship with someone has failed, there are many other people they can have relationships with.

Are there plenty of fish?

Theres plenty of fish (in the sea) means a single person still has lots of options out there for future partners. The saying is the basis of the name of an online dating website, Plenty of Fish, often abbreviated as POF. Related words: found my fish.

What does a lot of fish in the sea mean?

informal. —used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship I know youre sad because you and your boyfriend broke up, but hes not the only fish in the sea. Youre right. There are many/plenty more fish in the sea.

What does many fish in the sea mean?

informal. —used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship I know youre sad because you and your boyfriend broke up, but hes not the only fish in the sea. Youre right. There are many/plenty more fish in the sea.