OUT OF ONE'S ELEMENT


Meaning of OUT OF ONE'S ELEMENT in English

adv. phr. Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. Wild animals are out of their element in cages. Chris is out of his element in singing class.

Compare: OUT OF PLACE, BEYOND ONE'S DEPTH.

Antonym: IN ONE'S ELEMENT.

American idioms English vocabulary.      Английский словарь американских идиом.