idiom
A fish out of water
uh FISH out of WAH-ter
/ə fɪʃ aʊt əv ˈwɔːtər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Fishoutofwater
Dictionary meaning
Someone uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.
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