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Introduction
You know 'sea' – boats sail on it, it's salty and you might go there on your holidays! There are some English phrases with the word 'sea' – learn some of them here with Beth.
Phrases with 'sea'
at sea
confused and lost
- These instructions are so complicated. I'm totally at sea.
plenty more fish in the sea
there are lots of other people you can have a relationship with
- I'm sorry he's got a new girlfriend, but there are plenty more fish in the sea.
a sea of something
lots of things in front of you
- The teacher looked up and saw a sea of confused faces looking back at her.
go to sea
set out on a voyage
- You can't go tosea in this weather! There's a huge storm coming!
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Beth
You know what the 'sea' is. But do you know any phrases with 'sea'?
If you're at sea, you feel confused and maybe a bit lost.
I studied so hard… I don't know how I failed – I'm completely at sea.
If your relationship has ended or someone you like is no longer single, you might say there are plenty more fish in the sea – there are lots of other people you could have a relationship with.
I know it's hard breaking up, but there are plenty more fish in the sea.
If you look out at a sea of something, it means you can see lots of things in front of you. For example, when it rains, London turns into a sea of umbrellas!
And if you go to sea, you set out on a voyage.
You can't go tosea in this weather – there's a huge storm coming!
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