sea legs
"Sea legs" refers to the ability to maintain balance and stability while on a moving ship.
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B2Nautical
(idiomatic)The skill of walking steadily on a moving ship without losing balance.
Example
- After a few days on the cruise, she finally got her sea legs.
B2Nautical
(idiomatic)The ability to travel by ship without experiencing seasickness.
Example
- It took him a while to find his sea legs and stop feeling nauseous.
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