"not in Kansas anymore" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: en-au-not in Kansas anymore.ogg
Etymology: From the film The Wizard of Oz (1939), in which Dorothy states, “Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} not in Kansas anymore
  1. (idiomatic, colloquial, US) No longer in quiet and comfortable surroundings. Wikipedia link: The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) Tags: US, colloquial, idiomatic Categories (topical): The Wizard of Oz Categories (place): Places Synonyms: out of one's depth, not in Kansas any more Related terms: you can't go home again

Alternative forms

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