sea\ legs

sea\ legs
n. phr.
1. Adjustment to being in a boat that is rocking on the sea.

This is my first transatlantic trip so give me a day to get my sea legs before you make me dance.

2. Adjustment to a new job or situation.

"I have just been transferred here and I haven't found my sea legs yet," the new colleague joked.


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