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

The whole collection was an escape from reality, with intricate floral designs and accessories that wouldn't look out of place on a Disney princess.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Not entirely out of place in Queens, as Stuhlmann said: “You do see more crop tops at the U.S. Open than at any other tournament.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 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

The crowd at the Plaza would most likely be dressed up, and I worried that she might feel out of place in an outfit most people associate with hard manual labor.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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