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

Fish out of water

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  1. Be nostalgic about something
  2. Be a survivor
  3. Not feeling comfortable in a new environment
  4. Go fishing

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Option 3 : Not feeling comfortable in a new environment
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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.
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