Question 1

What does "have bigger fish to fry" mean?

Accepted Answer

To have more important matters to deal with.

Question 2

How do you use "have bigger fish to fry" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I can't worry about that small complaint right now — I have bigger fish to fry.

Question 3

Is "have bigger fish to fry" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"have bigger fish to fry" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Used to dismiss a minor issue in favor of more pressing concerns.