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History and Meaning
“All at sea” is an idiomatic expression that dates back to the 1600s. The phrase originally referred to a sailor who was lost or confused at sea and didn’t know which direction to go. Over time, the phrase came to be used to describe someone who is disoriented, confused, or uncertain about what to do.
Examples
- “After the accident, I was all at sea and didn’t know how to proceed.”
- “I’m starting a new job tomorrow and I’m feeling all at sea. I’m not sure what to expect.”
The phrase “all at sea” is commonly used in spoken and written English, especially in British English. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is feeling lost, bewildered, or out of their depth. It can also be used to describe a situation where someone is struggling to make sense of something or to find their way forward.
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Founder of On the Horizon (camford publishing)and The Technology Source, and professor of education at North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Dr. Morrison is author and co-author of over 200 publications focusing on educational planning and using information technology tools.Dr. Morrison has delivered numerous conference presentations and workshops for associations such as EDUCAUSE, AAHE, the College Board and others.He has served as a planning consultant to a number of colleges, universities, university systems, community colleges, educational agencies and public agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor, and Department of the Army.His consulting activities focus on assisting organizations to integrate information technology tools in teaching and management.
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