fish out

Example Sentences

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That fish out of water story is just classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

"I do feel like a fish out of water. The knock-on effects has been massive. I'm just riding the wave of it really," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

“The deeper mystery is, why is that big school of fish out there?” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

“David would be like a fish out of water if he were out of public service,” Bumpers, who served 18 years with Pryor in the Senate, said in 2006.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Leaves me gaping like a fish out of water.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day