out of (one's) element
成語所屬單字element
out of (one's) element — 慣用語
1. in a situation where you feel uncomfortable, awkward, or unskilled because you a
1.慣用語
釋義
格格不入；不自在；非專長
in a situation where you feel uncomfortable, awkward, or unskilled because you are not used to it or do not have the right abilities.
例句
The librarian felt out of her element at the loud rock concert downtown.
Sari is a great cook, but she is out of her element when using a sewing machine.