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Meaning of in one's element | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Cymraeg wrth fodd
Deutsch in seinem Element sein wie ein Fisch im Wasser
Español como en casa como pez en el agua en su elemento en su salsa
Suomi omassa elementissään
Français dans son élément
Magyar elemében
Íslenska í essinu sínu
Русский в свое́й стихии как рыба в воде
Svenska vara i sitt esse

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

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

in one's feelings in one's head in one's hip pocket in one's infinite wisdom in one's midst in one's opinion

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