uncharted water
"Uncharted water" originally refers to parts of the sea that haven't been mapped, but it is commonly used to describe any new and uncertain situation.
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Definition
C1Navigation
(technical)A part of the sea that has not been mapped or surveyed.
Example
- Sailors must be cautious when navigating uncharted water.
B2General
(figurative)A new or unfamiliar situation that lacks clear guidance.
Example
- Starting a new business can feel like navigating uncharted water.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "uncharted water":
uncharted territorytroubled watersdeep waterterra incognitavirgin territoryopen wateropen seaat seano man's landdead water