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.
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. 2012