ket·tle 
/ˈkɛtl̟/ noun
plural ket·tles /ˈkɛtl̟/ noun [count] : a container used for heating or boiling liquid
▪ a soup kettle ; especially : teakettle
▪ Put the kettle on (the stove) so we can have a cup of tea. ▪ The kettle is boiling. [=the water in the kettle is boiling] — see picture at kitchen
▪ a soup kettle ; especially : teakettle
▪ Put the kettle on (the stove) so we can have a cup of tea. ▪ The kettle is boiling. [=the water in the kettle is boiling] — see picture at kitchen
kettle of fish
informal 1 : a bad situation : mess
▪ Well, this is a fine/nice/pretty kettle of fish. 2 : something or someone that is being considered or dealt with
▪ I have experience in domestic law, but international law is another kettle of fish. [=matter]
▪ Well, this is a fine/nice/pretty kettle of fish.
▪ I have experience in domestic law, but international law is another kettle of fish. [=matter]
