# Fisch muss schwimmen

Fisch muss schwimmen is a German expression meaning “A jocular expression used to encourage or justify the consumption of alcohol, especially wine, with fish dishes.”.

## Meanings

1. _idiomatic_ A jocular expression used to encourage or justify the consumption of alcohol, especially wine, with fish dishes.

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