Phrase info

neither fish nor fowl

Speech parts

1. neither fish nor fowl - Adjective

2. neither fish nor fowl - Phrase

Meaning

neither fish nor fowl (not comparable)

(idiomatic) Not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; also, not having the advantages of the various options.
Synonyms: neither fish, flesh, nor fowl; neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring; neither fish nor flesh; neither fish nor flesh, nor good red herring

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Because, being neither fish nor fowl, it is usually only clear when you are failing to hit the mark with it. Source: Internet

We’re in it but not of it, neither fish nor fowl. Source: Internet

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