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Fishing expedition
/fˈɪʃɪŋ
ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
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Fishing expedition
noun
1.
An investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information.
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Words linked to "Fishing expedition" :
investigation
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