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Oh, dude, so like, "neither fish nor fowl" is an old saying that means something or someone doesn't fit into a specific category. It's like saying, "You're not a fish, but you're not a bird either." People have been using this phrase for ages to describe stuff that's just kind of... in between, you know?
Also, neither fish nor flesh; neither fish, flesh, nor fowl. Not one or the other, not something fitting any category under discussion. For example, They felt he was neither fish nor fowl--not qualified to lead the department, yet not appropriate to work as a staff member either. This expression appeared in slightly different form in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection ("Neither fish, nor flesh, nor good red herring") and is thought to allude to food for monks ( fish, because they abstained from meat), for the people (flesh, or meat), and for the poor (red herring, a very cheap fish). From Answers.com
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When must you use nor and when to use neither?
Neither, then nor; eg neither Jack nor John can ski.
When to use neither nor?
We use neither nor when we have to say two things that have not happened. Like neither me nor my friend was allowed to take the ride.
What is neither a prime nor a composite number?
It is 1 that is neither a prime or a composite number The number 1 is neither prime nor composite.
Does neither have to be followed by nor?
It does not always have to be followed by nor. You boys are lucky. Neither of you is seriously hurt. (Neither is singular). You could also say Neither one of you is seriously hurt.
Are there any numbers that are neither prime nor composite Explain?
The number 1 is neither composite nor prime.
What means nor?
In grammar, it is a negative "or", as in "It is neither fish nor fowl" In logic circuitry, it is a "not or" gate, which is the inverse of an "or" gate
What are the release dates for Neither Fish Nor Fowl - 2010?
Neither Fish Nor Fowl - 2010 was released on: Ireland: 6 November 2010 (Waterford Film Festival) Ireland: 12 November 2010 (Cork International Film Festival) USA: March 2011 (Chicago Irish Film Festival) UK: June 2012 (TV premiere)
When was Neither Fish Nor Flesh created?
Neither Fish Nor Flesh was created in 1989-10.
Do guinea fowl kill snakes?
neither guinea fowl nor guinea pigs dont eat snakes.
What is being neither fish nor bird nor creature nor insect?
alien.
How can you use nor in a sentence?
You can use "nor" to join two negative alternatives in a sentence. For example: "I neither eat meat nor fish." In this sentence, "nor" is used to show that the speaker does not eat either meat or fish.
Are eels mammals or reptiles?
They are neither mammal nor reptile. All eels are fish.
What has the author Sarah Beattie written?
Sarah Beattie has written: 'The table of content' 'Neither Fish Nor Fowl' 'Table of Content a Vegetarian Dinner Par' '30 Minute Vegetarian Mexican (30 Minute Vegetarian)'
Is snail a fish or mammal?
A snail is neither a fish nor a mammal.
Are fishes mammals or reptiles?
Fish are their own group.
What fish is an reptile or mammal?
Fish are neither reptiles nor mammals, they are their own category of vertebrates.
Is a clam a fish or an amphibian?
Clams are neither fish nor amphibians; they are molluscs.
