shooting fish in a barrel
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Meaning · English
Frivolously performing a simple task.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “shooting fish in a barrel” mean?
Frivolously performing a simple task.
Is “shooting fish in a barrel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.