The waves are too big today, it is a total victory at sea.
victory at sea
idiomOcean conditions that are very windblown and messy, possibly to the point of being inimical to surfing and other watersports.
Origin
disputed originReputed to refer to the wind-blown rolling seas in the movie and television series Victory at Sea.
We planned to go surfing this morning, but the wind created a victory at sea that kept us on the beach.
The seasoned captain refused to leave the harbor, warning the crew that the storm had transformed the bay into a chaotic victory at sea.
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drop in the sea
A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.
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go to sea
To become a sailor.
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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
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sail the Red Sea
To have vaginal sex with a woman during her menstruation
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sea change
A profound transformation; a metamorphosis.
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sea legs
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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sea load
The weight of the payload on a vessel.