be out of element
to feel unhappy or strange because you are in a situation that you are not familiar with
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary
out of one's element
to be in a situation where one does not belong or fit in
He is out of his element teaching the computer course. He does not know anything about computers.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary
out 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