B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Essere un pesce fuor d'acqua
To be a fish out of water
Literal Translation
"To be a fish out of water"
What it means
To be in a work environment where one feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example in context
"In quel ruolo manageriale si sente un pesce fuor d'acqua."
"In that managerial role he feels like a fish out of water."
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