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sea legs

idiom

The ability, when walking aboard a ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.


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  1. 01

    drop in the sea

    A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.

  2. 02

    fresh legs

    A substitute who has yet to play in the match, and therefore has more energy than those already on the field.

  3. 03

    go to sea

    To become a sailor.

  4. 04

    have legs

    To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time.

  5. 05

    land legs

    A sense of balance, slowly regained after a time at sea.

  6. 06

    open one's legs

    Synonym of put out (consent to having sex).

  7. 07

    other fish in the sea

    Other goals or objectives to pursue.

  8. 08

    people mountain people sea

    crowded or jam-packed with people

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