Question

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phrase.

That boy from the town was a __________ in the sleepy village.

1. Dog out of herd
2. Sheep from the heap
3. Fish out of water
4. Bird from the flock

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Fish out of water

The idiom 'fish out of water' is used to refer to a person who feels uncomfortable in a specific unfamiliar situation. This could be used to describe the boy in the given sentence.

The other options contain phrases that are nonsensical and carry no meaning.

Hence, option 3 is correct.