Put one's foot in it Speak one's mind Have one's head in the clouds Pull someone's leg Piece of cake Be fed up Get one's act together Lend a hand Be stunned Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Turn a blind eye Spare no expense Be broke Tide someone over Win the day Cross the line Not sleep a wink Fish out of water Be in a foul mood
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Sentirse como un pulpo en un garaje
Used to describe feeling completely out of place or awkward in a particular situation. An octopus in a garage would be confused and lack the tools to navigate its surroundings.
Examples in context
En la fiesta me sentí como un pulpo en un garaje.
At the party I felt like a fish out of water.
Sin mi ordenador, estoy como un pulpo en un garaje.
Without my computer, I'm like a fish out of water.
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