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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Flat-fish. | |
| He is a regular flat-fish. A dull, stupid fellow, not up to anything. The play is upon flat (stupid), and such fish as plaice, dabs, and soles. | 1 |
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