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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the following sentence. In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt l
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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the following sentence.
    In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a fish out of water.

    A.

    Uncomfortable

    B.

    Homeless

    C.

    Frustrated

    D.

    Disappointed

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Given Idiom: "A fish out of water" refers to a situation where someone feels uncomfortable or out of place because the surroundings are unfamiliar.
    Example: When Riya joined a new school, she felt like a fish out of water among strangers.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · "Out of one’s depth" – Being in a situation too difficult to handle.
    · "Not my cup of tea" – Something one does not like or enjoy.

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