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what's the meaning of " I am as graceful as a 1 legged fish"

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It would be hard to imagine anything less graceful than a 1 legged fish. It is a humorous way of saying I am very ungraceful.
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Hi Scarlett, A fish is supposed to balance and propel itself gracefully using its fins. It would be odd to imagine a fish which has only one leg. One would imagine it to be ungainly both in water and on land (if it were ever possible). Therefore, I would feel that the use of "graceful" and "one-legged" is a playful contrast and refers to a clumsy person. Cheers, Lance
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means nothing

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