How do you use "Plenty of fish in the sea" in a sentence?

Don't worry about the breakup—plenty of fish in the sea. If this job falls through, plenty of fish in the sea. There are plenty more fish in the sea.

Plenty of fish in the sea

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Meaning: There are many other potential partners; you'll find someone else.

还有很多其他潜在的对象；你会找到别人的。

Hay muchas otras parejas potenciales; encontrarás a otra persona.

他にもたくさんの相手がいる。別の人が見つかるよ。

다른 잠재적 상대는 많다; 다른 사람을 만날 수 있을 것이다.

'Plenty of fish in the sea' comforts those who've lost a romantic partner—there are many other potential mates available. Also applies to other opportunities.

'plenty of fish in the sea（海里有的是鱼）'是安慰失恋者的话——还有很多其他潜在的伴侣。也适用于其他机会。

'Plenty of fish in the sea' (hay muchos peces en el mar) consuela a quienes han perdido una pareja sentimental: hay muchos otros candidatos disponibles. También se aplica a otras oportunidades.

「plenty of fish in the sea（海にはたくさんの魚がいる）」は恋人を失った人を慰める言葉——他にもたくさんの相手がいます。恋愛以外の機会にも使えます。

'Plenty of fish in the sea'는 연인을 잃은 사람을 위로하는 말로—다른 잠재적 상대가 많다는 뜻이다. 다른 기회에도 적용된다.

Examples

Don't worry about the breakup—plenty of fish in the sea.
别为分手担心——天涯何处无芳草。
No te preocupes por la ruptura: hay muchos peces en el mar.
別れを気にするな——他にもいい人はたくさんいる。
이별을 걱정하지 마—바다에 물고기는 많아.
If this job falls through, plenty of fish in the sea.
如果这份工作没了，机会多的是。
Si este trabajo no sale, hay muchos peces en el mar.
この仕事がダメでも、チャンスはいくらでもある。
이 일이 안 되더라도, 기회는 얼마든지 있어.
There are plenty more fish in the sea.
海里的鱼多的是。
Hay muchos más peces en el mar.
海にはまだまだ魚がいるよ。
바다에는 물고기가 훨씬 더 많아.

Pronunciation

/ˈplenti əv fɪʃ ɪn ðə siː/

Usage Guide

Context: breakups, comfort, opportunities

Tone: comforting, encouraging

✓ Do Say

Plenty of fish in the sea
天涯何处无芳草
hay muchos peces en el mar
他にもたくさんいる
바다에 물고기는 많다
Plenty more fish in the sea
机会多的是
hay muchos más peces en el mar
チャンスはいくらでもある
기회는 얼마든지 있다

✗ Don't Say

Don't say right after a breakup—can seem dismissive
刚分手时不要说——可能显得敷衍
No lo digas justo después de una ruptura, puede parecer insensible
失恋直後に言うと軽く聞こえることがある
이별 직후에는 쓰지 마세요—가볍게 여기는 것처럼 보일 수 있습니다

Common Mistakes

Timing matters—can seem dismissive if said too soon

Origin & History

The vast number of fish in the ocean serves as metaphor for abundant romantic possibilities. The phrase has comforted the heartbroken for centuries.

Etymology: Many fish in the ocean = many potential partners

First recorded: Historical expression

Cultural Context

Era: Historical to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Dating apps (Plenty of Fish)

Regional notes: English-language universal.

Variations

Plenty of fish in the seaPlenty more fish in the sea