It takes time to get your sea legs on a boat.
sea legs
idiomThe ability, when walking aboard a ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.
The waves were quite rough at first, but I finally found my sea legs after an hour on deck.
Although the captain had navigated these treacherous waters for decades, he still required a few moments to regain his sea legs whenever the vessel encountered a sudden, violent swell.
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drop in the sea
A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.
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fresh legs
A substitute who has yet to play in the match, and therefore has more energy than those already on the field.
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go to sea
To become a sailor.
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have legs
To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time.
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land legs
A sense of balance, slowly regained after a time at sea.
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open one's legs
Synonym of put out (consent to having sex).
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other fish in the sea
Other goals or objectives to pursue.
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people mountain people sea
crowded or jam-packed with people