What is the best way to communicate with a fish when you meet it during a swim?
Drop it a line
This riddle uses an idiom that bridges the gap between fishing equipment and casual conversation. To drop someone a line means to send them a quick message or letter. In this aquatic context, it humorously suggests sending a literal fishing line down to start a chat.
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