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Out of your element

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Emotional Discomfort

The phrase often implies feeling anxious or embarrassed in a situation that's not familiar.

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At the fancy gala, he felt out of his element and very self-conscious.
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Temporary Feeling

It suggests the discomfort is not permanent, but linked to a specific situation or environment.

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During her first week abroad, she was out of her element, but soon acclimated.
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Change and Growth

Being out of your element can be an opportunity for personal growth and learning.

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He was out of his element in the new country, yet it taught him so much.
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