Meaning of the word "be out of your element" in English
What does "be out of your element" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be out of your element
US /bi aʊt əv jʊər ˈɛl.ɪ.mənt/
UK /bi aʊt əv jɔːr ˈɛl.ɪ.mənt/
Idiom
to be in a situation that you are not familiar with or comfortable in
Example:
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She felt completely out of her element at the formal dinner party.
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As a programmer, he was out of his element trying to fix the car engine.