Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fish out of water

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Answer 1

The correct answer is "Not feeling comfortable in a new environment."

Key Points

The idiom "fish out of water" means to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a new environment or situation. (किसी नए वातावरण या स्थिति में असहज या जगह से बाहर महसूस करना)
- Example: After moving to a new city, I felt like a fish out of water until I made some friends and got used to the area.
The phrase is often used to describe someone who is struggling to adapt to a new job, school, or social setting.
The idiom comes from the idea that a fish removed from water will struggle to survive, just as a person removed from their familiar surroundings may feel lost or disoriented.
The correct answer is Option 3.