What does fish, milk, and tamarind have in common? Nothing. That's what people say in Egypt when someone goes off on a tangent, talks with word salad, or simply tells a far-fetched tale. They would say ‘Samak, Laban, Tamarhindi’ which translates to ‘Fish, Milk and Tamarind’.
"Fish, Milk and Tamarind" - that phrase puts a smile on my face every time I read it. I'm so glad you introduced it to me, Dana! 😁