The Fish Market

fish market

Do you work at the fish market?

A 'fish market' is a place where fresh fish and seafood are sold.  Much of the fish sold in the fish market was caught that day.  Notice the following:

1. What is the best place in the fish market to get salmon?
   
2. I go once a week to eat ceviche at the fish market.
   

professional people

The inside fish market is for professional people.

In this case, 'Professional people' means people in the industry who are serious about their work, as opposed to tourists or casual shoppers.  'Professional people' can also mean people who have professional and usually higher paid jobs.  These are businessmen, bankers, stock brokers, etc.  They are frequently called 'white collar workers.' Notice the following:

1. The coffee shop was filled with professional people.
   
2. Sometimes professional people look very stressed.
   

normal people

The outside fish market is for normal people like us.

The term 'normal people' refers to average people that don't receive special attention.  Notice the following:

1. My friends are all normal people.
   
2. Where do normal people buy their fruits and vegetables?
   

ice to preserve

We put ice to preserve the fish.

To 'preserve' something is keep it good or fresh.  When you put something on ice you place the food item on or under ice to keep it fresh.  Notice the following:

1. What is the best way to preserve bread?
   
2. Put the milk in the refrigerator to preserve it.
   

get up, get to (work)

What time do you get up to get to work?

To 'get up' in this case is to get out of bed in the morning.  'Get to work' is the same as arrive at work.  Notice the following:

1. We need to get up and leave early tomorrow.
   
2. I usually get to the office around 7:30 am.