a fish out of water



a fish out of water

someone who is uncomfortable in a particular situation After living in Hong Kong for most of his life, Lee was a fish out of water in Los Angeles.
See also: fish, of, out, water

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ZelmaZEL-məEnglish
WisdomWIZ-dəmEnglish (Rare)
PolliePAHL-eeEnglish
Tatyannata-TYAN-əEnglish (Modern)
Macariamah-KAH-ryahSpanish
Chinweike-Western African, Igbo