Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Fish out of water 

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  1. To die soon
  2. To be out of place 
  3. No knowledge of marine life
  4. Not good at swimming

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Option 2 : To be out of place 
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The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

  • The idiom "Fish out of water" means to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation. (असहज या अस्थानिक महसूस करना)
    • Example: He felt like a fish out of water at the formal dinner party.
  • "To be out of place" refers to feeling uncomfortable or not fitting in a particular situation or environment. (असहज महसूस करना)
    • Example: She looked out of place in her casual clothes at the black-tie event.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • To die soon (जल्दी मरना): To pass away in a short period of time.
    • Example: The doctor said he might die soon due to his critical condition.
  • No knowledge of marine life (समुद्री जीवन के बारे में कोई ज्ञान नहीं): Lack of information or understanding about sea creatures and marine ecosystems.
    • Example: He has no knowledge of marine life, which made the aquarium tour quite enlightening for him.
  • Not good at swimming (तैरने में अच्छा नहीं): Lacking skill or proficiency in swimming.
    • Example: Despite living near the beach, he is not good at swimming.

 

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