idiom
a fish out of water
ah FISH owt uv WAH-ter
ə fɪʃ aʊt əv ˈwɔːtərListen
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Syllable breakdown
afishoutofwater
Dictionary meaning
person who feels uncomfortable or out of place in their surroundings
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