fish out of water (fish out of water)

Idiom Feeling Out of Place

Bedeutung

Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Bedeutungsübersetzung
Jemand, der sich unwohl oder fehl am Platz fühlt

Nutzung

Used to describe someone who is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable environment

Beispielsätze

At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.

Auf der formellen Party fühlte sich der lässig Gekleidete wie ein Fisch auf dem Trockenen.

Verwandte Vokabulare

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Verwandte Ausdrücke

lay into

to criticize someone harshly

leave aside

to postpone discussion of something

lay down the law

to state rules firmly and clearly

comic relief

a funny moment in a serious situation

come out of one's shell

to become more outgoing or confident

vote down

to reject something by voting against it

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