“Like a fish out of water”
Definition
Uncomfortable in a new or unfamiliar situation.
Examples
Examples
“At the formal dinner, I felt like a fish out of water.”
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- What does "Like a fish out of water" mean?
- "Like a fish out of water" means uncomfortable in a new or unfamiliar situation..
- How do you use "Like a fish out of water" in a sentence?
- Example: "At the formal dinner, I felt like a fish out of water."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Like a fish out of water"?
- Чувствовать себя не в своей тарелке. / Անհարմար զգալ նոր կամ անծանոթ իրավիճակում։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.