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all at sea
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confused and not knowing what to do
British. Americans more often say 'at a loss' or 'lost'. It works for any new, confusing situation, not only travel.
In context
On my first day in the Tokyo metro, I felt all at sea.
Without a map, we were all at sea in the maze of alleys in Hoi An.
More idioms about travel
- a bumpy ridea difficult period with many problems
- a change of scenerytime in a new place that makes you feel fresh and different
- a flying visita very short visit
- a fork in the roada point where you must choose between two different paths or decisions
- a home away from homea place where you feel as comfortable and relaxed as in your own home