out of one's element 成语
out of one's element
outside of one's natural surroundings在不适宜的环境里;不得其所
Wild animals are out of their element in cages.野生动物不习惯笼中生活。
I'm out of my element when people start talking about music.人们一谈起音乐,我就是外行了。
out of one's element|element|out
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.
out of (one's) element
Uncomfortable in a assertive bearings because it is not the one with which one has experience, familiarity, or ability (i.e. one's "element"). She usually aloof orders takeout, so she's absolutely out of her aspect in the kitchen. I apperceive you're out of your aspect in this new school, but you'll accomplish accompany soon, and things will get better. I asked Alex to argue on this activity because I'm out of my aspect here.Learn more: element, of, out