be out of (one's) element



be out of (one's) element

To be uncomfortable in a certain situation, typically because one lacks experience or familiarity with it. She usually just orders takeout, so she's really out of her element in the kitchen. I know you're out of your element in this new school, but you'll make friends soon, and things will get better. I asked Alex to consult on this project because I'm out of my element here.
See also: element, of, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bartholomeus-Dutch, Biblical Latin
Jerrik-Danish
AloisAH-lo-ees (German)German, Czech
Cleopatra[kliə'pa:trə]
KarolÍNa-Czech
RobbeRAWB-bəDutch