Meaning of in one's element | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level