Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The new employee is really trying to fit in, but sometimes he feels out of place and uncomfortable.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a fish out of water.
Correct Idiom:A fish out of water
Meaning:To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a new or unfamiliar situation.
Example:On her first day in the new school, Anjali felt like a fish out of water.
Meanings of the other idioms:
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A bird of a feather – People with similar interests or qualities
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A diamond in the rough – Someone with potential but lacking refinement
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A needle in a haystack – Something very difficult or impossible to find
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.