a square peg in a round hole

/ə skwɛr pɛɡ ɪn ə raʊnd hoʊl/
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Other forms: square pegs in round holes

Definitions of a square peg in a round hole
  1. idiom
    a person or thing that is unsuited to a role, position, or situation
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