out of place

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]

Example Sentences

His screeching bigotry would feel out of place in her pastel-colored dreamland, where nothing interesting ever happens.

From Salon

The team knew they had to act quickly and has been deploying a mixture of techniques that wouldn't look out of place in a military operation.

From BBC

He exudes charm with every gaze, and there isn’t one single line of dialogue that feels out of place or implausible.

From Salon

Aside from virality, he also thinks features like “listener counts” feel out of place.

From Los Angeles Times

The youth centre has been given an impressive upgrade recently in tribute to the village's most famous son, and the green playing surface would not look out of place at a professional training ground.

From BBC

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