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
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