out of place

Idioms

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

For the purists, there were soccer-specific venues in Toronto and Mexico City, which wouldn’t have looked out of place in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Neither Wilde nor Rogen would be out of place in a ’50s-era sitcom.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Playing 1,375 days after her last competitive match, Williams - one of the greatest players of all time - didn't look a touch out of place as she rediscovered her powerful serve and groundstrokes.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

He was being raised in a liberal Jewish household with a vocal and politically progressive mother, and Elliott’s views were out of place.

From Slate ● May 12, 2026

She feels slightly out of place in this gathering of people who have known each other for so long.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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