other fish to fry - other more important things to do I think that he has other fish to fry and will not be happy to continue with his present job. the other side of the tracks - the poorer/richer section of a town The girl came from the other side of the tracks and was not welcome into the home of her wealthy boyfriend. the other way round - the reverse, the opposite It was the other way round. It was my friend who wanted to go swimming - not me. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - it is easier to.