A Fish Out of Water

Fish out of water

Welcome to English in a minute

We all know that fish live in bodies and water.

But, what does it mean to be a “fish out of water”?

Jonathan, are you going on a work trip next month?

No, I don’t think so, I would feel like a fish out of water.

Why? Why do you say they?

You know, I don’t like forests and nature.

I am more comfortable in civilization!

To feel “like a fish out of water” means to be an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation.

Imagine a fish trying to survive outside of water.

For Jonathan being out in nature makes him feel a “fish out of water” he would rather be in a big city.

And that’s English in a minute.