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Definition |
someone in an unfamiliar environment |
Examples |
1) She felt like a fish out of water,
struggling to adapt to the unfamiliar surroundings in the city. 2)
Being assigned a job outside his expertise, he acts like a
fish out of water. |
Etymology |
The term dates back to ancient times but
gained popularity in the English language during the 17th century. |
Synonyms |
misfit, unaccustomed, displaced |
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