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n. A person in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings.
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Fish out of water is an idiom used to refer to a person who is in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings.
It may also refer to:
Fish out of Water is a swimming pool game.
Fish Out of Water is the first studio album from the English musician Chris Squire, released in November 1975 on Atlantic Records. The album was recorded in 1975 during a period of inactivity from his progressive rock band Yes following the band's agreement to have each member produce a solo album. A number of musicians play on the album, including Bill Bruford, Patrick Moraz, Mel Collins, and Squire's childhood friend Andrew Pryce Jackman as well as an entire orchestra.
Fish Out of Water was a moderate commercial success upon its release, reaching number 25 in the UK and number 69 in the U.S. The album was well received by music critics. Squire would not release another solo album until Chris Squire's Swiss Choir (2007).
Fish Out of Water is an album by jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd recorded by Lloyd with Bobo Stenson, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen.
Fish Out of Water is a 2009 documentary film by director Ky Dickens. The film showcases the seven Bible verses that are most often used to condemn homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Dickens talked with ministers on both sides of the debate surrounding homosexuality and the Bible for the film.
Usage examples of "fish out of water".
Alain ripped the staff out of Arcod's hands, who stood like a fish out of water, mouth agape, stunned.
Staggered by the blow, her huge mouth made gulping motions, like a fish out of water fighting for oxygen.
If she left the White House not only would he lose a very good source, she would be like a fish out of water.
She should have felt compassion for Wiiin, so clearly a fish out of water, but she could summon none.
She only gripped her father's arm as he gaped and gasped like a fish out of water.
The flying snake flopped about on the floor like a fish out of water, wings beating futilely against the plastic as it gasped for breath.
But Valeria was like a fish out of water in this jungle, or rather, a sailor far from the sea.