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A Fish Out of Water
Refers to someone confronted with a particular situation that causes anxiety because it is completely new or confusing.
Example of use: "When Danny first moved to the big city from the countryside, he was like a fish out of water."
Interesting fact about A Fish Out of Water
This phrase is quite old, with the earliest recorded use in 1613.
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