out of place

Idioms  

1. Not in the proper situation, not belonging; inappropriate for the circumstances or location. For example, A high school graduate, she felt out of place among all these academics with advanced degrees, or This velvet sofa is out of place on the porch. This idiom uses place in the sense of “a fitting position.” [First half of 1800s]

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out of place

And after two substitute appearances for City, he was handed his first start against Porto and did not look out of place during the 2-0 victory.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Molchanova said she felt out of place, held back by her limited English.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

They wouldn’t look out of place lining up across from USC or UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

It was in the France game that Charles showed he belonged among the elite players, not looking out of place against a side who went on to be World Cup semi-finalists.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

With his booming black motorcycle and his wide-brimmed Aussie hat, he seemed entirely out of place parking parallel to Grandma’s white picket fence.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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