like a fish in water; in one's element
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
like a fish getting water; to be in one's element; to find a compatible person or suitable environment
Often used to describe someone who thrives in a new job, relationship, or environment that suits them perfectly. Can carry a positive connotation of natural fit.
Tā他
lái来
dào到
zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
，
rú如
yú鱼
dé得
shuǐ水
，
hěn很
kuài快
jiù就
shēng升
le了
zhí职
。
He joined this company and thrived like a fish in water, quickly getting promoted.
Yǒu有
le了
zhè这
wèi位
dé得
lì力
zhù助
shǒu手
，
tā他
gōng工
zuò作
qǐ起
lái来
rú如
yú鱼
dé得
shuǐ水
。
With this capable assistant, he works as if he were in his element.
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Zhè这
wèi位
zuò作
jiā家
zài在
xiāng乡
cūn村
zhǎo找
dào到
le了
líng灵
gǎn感
，
rú如
yú鱼
dé得
shuǐ水
de地
chuàng创
zuò作
zhe着
。
This writer found inspiration in the countryside and creates as freely as a fish in water.
Liú刘
Bèi备
dé得
dào到
Zhū诸
Gě葛
Liàng亮
，
rú如
yú鱼
dé得
shuǐ水
。
Liu Bei obtained Zhuge Liang like a fish obtaining water—he found his perfect strategist.