Fish Out of Water

A fish stranded outside the water shows how out of place someone can feel when they're in an unfamiliar situation

The image can be used to describe someone who doesn't belong to a certain group or culture but is trying to fit in anyway

On social media it might mean a person sharing something unrelated to their usual interests just to stay relevant and visible

At work the fish out of water emoji can show how employees feel when they're given a task that's completely outside their expertise

In relationships it can describe how one partner feels when the other brings in friends or family too much into their shared life