In the following questions, a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
As I was new to the place, I felt like a fish in water.

Options

A. felt like a fish in the water.
B. felt like a fish with water.
C. felt like a fish out of water.
D. No Improvement

Answer

C

Explanation

(3) feel like a fish out of water (Idiom) : someone who is uncomfortable in a particular situation Hence, fell like a fish out of water is the right usage.