Man : How’s your new job going? Woman : Not so well I feel like fish out of…
2024
Man : How’s your new job going?
Woman : Not so well I feel like fish out of water in that job.
What does the woman mean?
- A.
She does not like the fishing industry
- B.
She feels uncomfortable at work
- C.
She is very tired
- D.
She is taking time to get used to the new job
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Correct answer: B
Answer: She feels uncomfortable at work.
"A fish out of water" is an idiom meaning someone feels awkward, uncomfortable, or out of place in a situation.
It does not mean she dislikes the fishing industry.
It does not mean she is very tired.
It is not merely about taking time to adjust; it emphasizes feeling out of place or awkward in the new job.
Example: If someone starts a job where they don’t know the routines or colleagues and feel unsure how to act, they might say they feel like a fish out of water.