Fish out of water
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Someone who is out of his or her normal environment or range of activities: “I felt like a fish out of water at the advanced technology conference.”
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QUIZ YOURSELF ON OPPOSITES OF RED BEFORE YOU TURN SCARLET
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Which of the following colors is used to symbolize AIR?
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