at sea

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at, sea.
2. In a state of confusion or bewilderment.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“It is never possible to settle⟳ down to the ordinary routine of life at sea until the screw begins to revolve. There is an hour or two, after the passengers have⟳ embarked, which is disquieting and fussy.”

“Most of the class was at sea after the first week.”

“Oh, great, the handle⟳ just broke—well, we're really all at sea now, aren't we?”

“Wojciech Szczesny was then called into action twice in a minute to parry fierce drives from Djebbour and Torossidis as Arsenal's back four looked all at sea.”

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