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Definition |
a mismatch or a lack of fit |
Examples |
1) Being a vegetarian in a steakhouse, Mark often felt like a
square peg in a round hole. 2)
Alex's outfit stood out like a square peg in a
round hole among the traditionally dressed crowd at the
formal event. |
Etymology |
The term can be traced back to the practice
of carpentry. |
Synonyms |
anomaly, oddity |
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