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
MuadhnaitMOO-natIrish
Frano-Croatian
Oresteso-RES-teez (English)Greek Mythology
LudĚK-Czech
OthnielAWTH-nee-əl (English)Biblical
BoazBO-az (English)Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew