Common Everyday Phrases

a fish out of water

make heads or tails of

get the hang of

Arthur: Did I tell you about the new secretary Mr. Johnson just hired?"

Amy: "No! When did she start working?"

Arthur: "This past Monday. At first, she was like a fish out of water. She was fine at the computer, but she couldn't make heads or tails of the filing system."

Amy: "Has she gotten the hang of it now?"

Arthur: "Yes. Mr. Johnson's wife came in to help her for a few days, and now she's doing fine."

fish out of water
a person away from his or her usual surroundings or situation

make heads or tails of
understand

get the hang of
understand or learn how to do something

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