Meaning of 'Fish out of water'
What does the saying 'Fish out of water' mean?
Idiom: Fish out of water
Meaning:
If you are placed in a situation that is completely new to you and confuses you, you are like a fish out of water.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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