at sea
The phrase "at sea" can describe both a literal situation of being on the ocean and a figurative state of confusion or disorientation.
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Definition
B1Nautical
(common)Being on the ocean, away from land.
Example
- The sailors were at sea for several weeks.
- She felt a sense of peace when she was at sea, far from the busy city.
B2General
(idiomatic)Feeling confused or unsure about what to do.
Example
- After the new software update, many users were at sea.
- He was at sea when it came to understanding the new policy changes.
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