all is fish that comes to the net
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: all's fish that comes to the net
Meaning · English
Anything that happens can be used for one's advantage.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bất cứ điều gì xảy ra đều có thể được sử dụng cho lợi thế của mình
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But there is no question that all is fish that comes to the net with them unless the eye of the conservator is on them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “all is fish that comes to the net” mean?
Anything that happens can be used for one's advantage.
Is “all is fish that comes to the net” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.