Meaning of fish and chips | Babel Free

Definitions

A meal of fish fried in batter and served with chips (fried potato pieces), popular throughout the Anglosphere, especially in coastal regions.

plural, singular

Equivalents

Examples

“Let's go to Sophie's by the sea; they have the most delicious fish and chips.”

“Fried Fish and Chips, two iron furnaces and chipping machine, low rent.”

““Perfectly splendid,” Miss Flower burbled on. “And a perfect contrast to Doris, who’s so pale and thin.” / “Too many fish and chips and not enough proper vitamins,” said Mrs. Smethers.”

“I manage to swallow a few chips just to convince them I’m not going to die of malnutrition but it’s hard going, I can tell you. Though normally fish and chips is my favourite.”

“Jeez, Will, you’ve definitely had too much fish and chips. Or maybe it was all those potato chips.”

“Newspaper wrapping is old news; most fish and chips are now served wrapped in plain white paper.”

“Co-owned by Ed Strojan and his step-father, Gary Coleman, who also has the English Gardener gift shop across the street, virtually everything here is made with an eye to authenticity, from the shortcakey scones with imported clotted cream to pastry-wrapped banger sausages, sides of mushy peas, Madras curry sauce, and, especially, those fish and chips.”

“Craig was feeling better and we ordered two fish and chips, only to be told that it would be at least an hour.”

“‘You feeling hungry, Mike?’ Ah, back to normality! / ‘Oh yes. I’ll just have a fish and chips, Harry.’ / Two minutes later, he handed me the plate, and I retreated into my own private corner of the bar. The smell of warm potato chips and crumbed battered fish was welcoming, and it tasted nice as I washed it down with my third beer.”

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