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The phrase refers to being out or your normal or comfortable surroundings when spoken of yourself. It means being out of your element, not in your comfort zone, and feeling extremely uncomfortable and out of place. When others say the phrase it usually means you don't belong in that place, situation, etc.
A fish out of water refers to someone who is or feels out of place. This means you don't belong wherever. A fish belongs in the water, not on land. Other meanings include someone who can easily be taken advantage of.
Example: "When Bob walked into the room, he felt like a fish out of water because he was the only guy in there."
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'a fish out of water'?
A fish out of water is in an alien environment. If you say that someone is "a fish out of water," then you are saying they are out of their element. Stan the accountant was a fish out of water at the plumbing convention.
What does the expression Expression five by five mean?
in radio language, it mean that everything's is clear(the signal is coming through strong and clearly)
Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
Where did the expression off the hook come from?
Off the hook probably came from fishing, where you release fish that you aren't keeping--take them off the hook and let them go back into the water. There is also "ringing off the hook," referring to a lengthily unanswered telephone. The receivers of early telephones hung from a hook.
What does expression idea fix mean?
Its actually a French expression - idee fixe which means a fixed idea, an obsession.
What does the expression Tin fish mean?
Torpedo
Where did the expression fish out of water come from?
Their mouths lap open and their eyes freeze they jump about looking for the water.
What meen fish in water?
I think you may have things a bit mixed up. The expression is " Like a fish out of water" this aludes to someone being uncomfortable and in a place where one does not belong.
What does it mean when you dream of fish jumping out of the water?
While it is difficult to interpret "fish" dreams because there are so many possible symbolic meanings related to fish, this particular dream might focus on the tank and the endless, pointless motion of the fish. The dream suggests that the dreamer feels as if he/she is constantly swimming (moving, working) yet getting nowhere. It also suggests constant exposure, scrutiny, and vulnerability to criticism, as in the expression, "life in the fishbowl."
What do salty water fish eat?
dont you mean saltwater fish?
What does Swimming in a pool with dirty water and fish mean?
it means your swimming in a pool with dirty water and fish.....get out!
What does like a fish to water mean?
It means it is something you can do well and are really good at. It should mean you are natural at doing something, just like water is a natural habitat for a fish.
What does it mean when you dream of big black fish swimming around you?
It could mean that you have had a bad encounter with a fish, or a body of water before.
What happens when a salt water fish is tranferred to clear water?
If by clear water you mean freshwater than the fish will have all sorts of problems. It will be more likely to get a disease, stress the fish out, weaken its immune system, and will kill the fish.
Why does the water in a fish tank look weird?
What do you mean by "weird"?
What does caribo mean?
i think its a thing under water is it fish?
How do you change a fish tanks water if your fish are mean and the water is a little dark?
I would use a cleaning tube or use a bowl or something
