Idiom
out of one's element
Meaning
In a situation which is unsuitable, unfamiliar, or unenjoyable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“I feel out of my element at this fancy party.”
“As a city person, he felt completely out of his element while hiking in the deep wilderness.”
“The seasoned diplomat found himself entirely out of his element when he had to navigate the chaotic and informal atmosphere of the local street market.”
Examples
simple
“I feel out of my element at this fancy party.”
contextual
“As a city person, he felt completely out of his element while hiking in the deep wilderness.”
complex
“The seasoned diplomat found himself entirely out of his element when he had to navigate the chaotic and informal atmosphere of the local street market.”
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