in (one's) element
idiomPart ofelement
in (one's) element — idiom
1. a fixed phrase meaning to be in a situation where you feel confident, capable, a
1.idiom
Definition
a fixed phrase meaning to be in a situation where you feel confident, capable, and happy because you are doing something that you are naturally good at and enjoy — distinct from the noun sense 'element' (meaning a natural environment), which is used with adjectives like 'natural' or 'true'.
Example
Felix is in his element when he is teaching young children how to paint.
Tendai is completely in her element when she is organising a large community event.