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fish out of water (/fɪʃ aʊt ɒv ˈwɔːtə(r)/)

Idiom Feeling Out of Place
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fish for fit around

Meaning

Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place

Usage

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

Example Sentences

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

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