Flounder

FLOUNDER

–verb (used without object)
1. to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements (usually followed by about, along, on, through, etc.).
2. to struggle clumsily or helplessly.
–noun
1. a European, marine flatfish, Platichthys flesus, used for food.
2. any of numerous similar or closely related non-European flatfishes.
3. any flatfish other than soles.



My work was floundering so much
That I felt tempted to dip it in batter and fry it.