in one's element

  • 1in one's element — {adv. phr.} 1. In one s natural surroundings. * /The deep sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water./ 2. Where you can do your best. * /John is in his element working on the farm./ Compare: AT HOME 2. Contrast: OUT OF ONE S ELEMENT …

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  • 2in one's element — {adv. phr.} 1. In one s natural surroundings. * /The deep sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water./ 2. Where you can do your best. * /John is in his element working on the farm./ Compare: AT HOME 2. Contrast: OUT OF ONE S ELEMENT …

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  • 3in\ one's\ element — adv. phr. 1. In one s natural surroundings. The deep sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water. 2. Where you can do your best. John is in his element working on the farm. Compare: at home(2) Contrast: out of one s element …

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  • 4in one's element — In the surroundings most natural or pleasing to one • • • Main Entry: ↑element …

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  • 5out of one's element — {adv. phr.} Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. * /Wild animals are out of their element in cages./ * /Chris is out of his element in singing class./ Compare: OUT OF PLACE, BEYOND ONE S DEPTH. Contrast: IN ONE …

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  • 6out of one's element — {adv. phr.} Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. * /Wild animals are out of their element in cages./ * /Chris is out of his element in singing class./ Compare: OUT OF PLACE, BEYOND ONE S DEPTH. Contrast: IN ONE …

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  • 7out\ of\ one's\ element — adv. phr. Outside of your natural surroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. Wild animals are out of their element in cages. Chris is out of his element in singing class. Compare: out of place, beyond one s depth Contrast: in one s element …

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  • 8in one's element —    When you are in your element, you are doing something that you do well, and you are enjoying yourself.     My brother, who is an estate agent, was in his element house hunting for our parents …

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  • 9in one's element — adjective In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable. You can tell hes completely in his element when hes talking about his favorite hobby. Syn: at home …

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  • 10in one's element — in an environment or situation that comes naturally to someone She is in her element being in charge of the new sales department …

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