First attested in the United States in _Keziah_ by J. C. Lincoln, the proverb is found in varying forms: There are plenty more fish in the sea; There are more fish in the sea than ever came out of it; The sea is full of other fish; Theres more than one fish, etc.

What does it mean by plenty of fish in the sea?

phrase. If you tell someone that there are plenty more fish in the sea, you are comforting them by saying that although their relationship with someone has failed, there are many other people they can have relationships with.

What is the saying about fish in the sea?

—used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship I know youre sad because you and your boyfriend broke up, but hes not the only fish in the sea. Youre right. There are many/plenty more fish in the sea.

Why will we run out of fish?

The United States has a range of fishing subsidies that critics say drive fishing to excessive levels. These subsidies can lead to overfishing, which is when fish are removed from a body of water at a faster rate than they can reproduce, causing the fish population to continue decreasing.