The fish flopped around in the net, trying to escape.
Meaning: The fish moved in an awkward way in all directions because they were trying to get away from the tool for catching fish.
Choice of Words: Flopped means to move or fall in a clumsy or awkward way. Around means in or to all directions. Trying means making an effort to do something. Escape means to get away from a place or situation.
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