Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in one's element

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: in- one's ele-ment
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable.

Example Sentences

"You can tell he's completely in his element when he's talking about fossils."
"And finally it's time, and he's out there, under the spot, in his element. The first piece of the night is Shostakovich. Its first movement is a sedate, haunting, almost melodramatic nocturne, but before too long the concerto changes gear and becomes energetic, discordant, feral."

Phrases

like a duck takes to water up someone's alley out of one's depth

Frequently Paired Words

like a duck takes to water up someone's alley out of one's depth

Synonyms

at home

Antonyms

out of one's element

Questions

What does in one's element mean?: In a situation which is entirely suitable, familiar, or enjoyable.

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