like a fish out of water
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I felt like a fish out of water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
I felt like a fish out of water and didn't connect in that room.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2022
Coming into this field, I just sometimes feel like a fish out of water.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 15, 2022
"You're like a fish out of water going from amateur to pro and I tried to do too much and lost my way a little bit," said Gallacher.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2021
Then she and Ainsley go off on their own, leaving me to babysit Darius because he looks like a fish out of water.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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