out of place

• Beschreibt etwas oder jemanden, der nicht zu einer bestimmten Situation, Umgebung oder einem Kontext passt; das Gefühl der Unbeholfenheit oder Fehl am Platz zu sein.

Describes something or someone that does not belong in a particular situation, environment, or context; feeling uncomfortable or inappropriate in a given setting.

1. Not in the correct positionB1formal

   Not located where it should be; misplaced.

   Nicht am richtigen Platz

   • The book was out of place on the wrong shelf.
   • One of the puzzle pieces was out of place.
   • The tools were all out of place after the renovation.

2. Inappropriate or unsuitableB1formal

   Not fitting in with the surroundings or situation; awkward.

   Fehl am Platz

   • He felt out of place at the formal dinner party.
   • Her casual clothes looked out of place among the suits.
   • The joke was completely out of place in the serious meeting.