fete vs gone fishing

fete

noun
  • A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity. 

  • A feast, celebration or carnival. 

verb
  • To celebrate (a person). 

gone fishing

adj
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, fishing. 

  • Unavailable, having taken time off for recreation. 

  • Absentminded. 

  • Crazy; insane. 

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