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Phrases with «to pickle a shark»

The phrase "to pickle a shark" is a metaphor that means to preserve or save something unusual or extraordinary. It originated from the idea of pickling a shark, which is a unique and unusual thing to do. So, if someone says they want to "pickle a shark," they mean they want to keep or preserve something special or different for future use or enjoyment. Full definition

Sentences with «to pickle a shark»

  • The YBA days of pickled sharks and stardom are long gone, but as a new art guide shows, there is top talent for a soberer time (theguardian.com)
  • Instead of fighting over pickled sharks or macabre canvases, the European and Asian new rich here have far more conservative taste, gravitating toward instantly recognizable names and softer images. (nytimes.com)
  • If area specialties are like gangs, then the Jets to Nozawa - Onsen's pickled Sharks would be the chestnuts of the beautifully restored town of Obuse, about 45 minutes south by car, where patrician chestnut - confectioner families reign supreme. (bonappetit.com)
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