Fisch muss schwimmen

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Fisch will schwimmen

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Literally, "fish must swim". Compare the same in Dutch vis moet zwemmen.

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Fisch muss schwimmen

(idiomatic) A jocular expression used to encourage or justify the consumption of alcohol, especially wine, with fish dishes.

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