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One’s Element I’m She’s Describes In The Loop 377 In/Out Comfortable

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Idiom IN/OUT OF (ONE’S) ELEMENT
Definition in one’s most comfortable or favorite environment
Examples
  1. Diana is in her element when she’s in the classroom. She’s a natural teacher.
  2. I love being in the country. When I’m in the city, I’m lost. I’m out of my element.
Cross-Refs

Compare to: out of (one’s) depth; fish out of water; in (way) over one’s head

Extra Info

Out of one’s element describes being uncomfortable in an environment, whereas out of one’s depth describes being asked to perform beyond one’s capability.

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