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What does "sea" mean?

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In addition to the idiom beginning with sea, also see at sea; between a rock and a hard place (devil and the deep blue sea); high seas; not the only fish in the sea; put out (to sea).

See sea in WNW Idioms

at sea

on the open sea
uncertain; bewildered

follow the sea

to make one's living by serving on oceangoing ships

go to sea

to become a sailor
to embark on a voyage

put (out) to sea

to sail away from land

See sea in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

at sea

On the sea, especially on a sea voyage.
In a state of confusion or perplexity; at a loss.

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