Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-like-a-fish-out-of-water
idiom
/bi laɪk ə fɪʃ aʊt əv ˈwɔːtər/
Definition
To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
Examples
- When I moved to a new city, I felt like a fish out of water at first.
- During the formal dinner, he was like a fish out of water, unsure of how to behave.
- After switching schools, she really felt like a fish out of water until she made new friends.
Meaning
This phrase describes a person who feels awkward or out of their element in a new environment or circumstance.
Synonyms
- out of place
- ill-at-ease
- uncomfortable
