What does it mean when you dream of fish jumping out of the water?

While it is difficult to interpret "fish" dreams because there are so many possible symbolic meanings related to fish, this particular dream might focus on the tank and the endless, pointless motion of the fish. The dream suggests that the dreamer feels as if he/she is constantly swimming (moving, working) yet getting nowhere. It also suggests constant exposure, scrutiny, and vulnerability to criticism, as in the expression, "life in the fishbowl."