tired vs uncomfortable

[johnxyy]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #408 "Water Idioms", question 7

Whenever she goes to that club she always feels like a fish out of water -- means: ..........

(a) uncomfortable
(b) slippery
(c) dry
(d) tired

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #408 "Water Idioms", answer 7

Whenever she goes to that club she always feels like a fish out of water -- means: uncomfortable.

Correct answer: (a) uncomfortable

Your answer was: correct
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why don't use tired instead of using uncomfortable?thx

johnxyy

[Daemon99]

Because a fish out of water doesn't feel tired. It feels uncomfortable :-)

Raju

Correct me if I am wrong
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