How to Use sea legs in a Sentence

sea legs

plural noun

• Maybe a jet sweep to give the first-time starter his sea legs?
  — Michael Casagrande | [e-mail], al, 5 Sep. 2021
• For now though, the group could relax and gain their sea legs.
  — Francesca Street, CNN, 12 May 2021
• But this isn’t the first time an owl has tested its sea legs.
  — Andrea Sachs, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2023
• Then Craig had to earn his sea legs on a 32-hour ferry ride.
  — National Geographic, 7 July 2020
• And at the center of all this was a 19-year-old man finding his fame sea legs.
  — New York Times, 7 July 2021
• Even a few years ago, the Smell, Pehrspace and the like were reliable places for a young act to find its sea legs.
  — August Brown, latimes.com, 31 Jan. 2018
• This is a sign of the growth the Colts have been looking for, of a dome team finding its sea legs away from home.
  — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2021
• And for guests who never find their sea legs, there’s a satellite bar right off the barge.
  — David Walters, The Cut, 13 Apr. 2018
• At the stroke of midnight, both had their sea legs and glasses of Champagne.
  — New York Times, 28 Jan. 2022
• There's no doubt Joska the service dog has her sea legs.
  — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2022
• Biden’s campaign has seemed at time to be struggling to find its sea legs.
  — Philip Elliott, Time, 21 June 2019
• Meanwhile, Wyatt and Brown tried to find their sea legs.
  — Whitney Friedlander, CNN, 30 July 2019
• Make the spaghetti aglio e olio (garlic and oil) and get your sea legs under you.
  — Alex Van Buren, Health.com, 6 Apr. 2018
• She was spotted smooching the dad-to-be while exhibiting her sea legs.
  — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 24 Dec. 2017
• There’s a lot of work to do, but there’s a hunger in this organization to get our sea legs again.
  — Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
• With Watson getting his sea legs and the defense coming on strong, the future looks bright.
  — cleveland, 17 Dec. 2022
• If there’s ever been a time to get your sea legs, this may just be your motivation.
  — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 19 May 2018
• After a triumphant first day on the water, the 2,700 fans on board the Norwegian Jade are starting to get their sea legs.
  — Chris Payne, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2018
• One more short-area option might also help Carson Wentz get his sea legs back.
  — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2018
• Travelers who don’t quite have their sea legs can opt for a 60-minute trolley tour around the charming streets, marinas, and high points of the city.
  — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
• This gyroscope, about the size of a large microwave, is keeping the large boat stable—a boon for sailors (like me) who don’t have their sea legs yet.
  — Jack Stewart, WIRED, 21 May 2018
• The Browns’ No. 1 receiver, Cooper has his sea legs this season.
  — Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 22 July 2023
• The Jaguars discard, who found his sea legs in the postseason for the Bucs last year, was Brady’s most reliable weapon Sunday night.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 4 Oct. 2021
• Keep it simple here with red sangria, loaded up with enough tequila, brandy and liqueur to turn your sea legs to jelly.
  — New York Times, 28 Aug. 2019
• For those still finding their science-teacher sea legs, .
  — Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2020
• Once the service finds its sea legs, Oceanic should set sail on a long and satisfying journey.
  — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Dec. 2019
• Good sea legs, quality product and manpower, not to mention a habit of watching the time.
  — John Von Sothen, Bon Appetit, 19 Jan. 2017
• Officials likely don’t want to put a damper on a recovery that’s just getting its sea legs.
  — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2021
• My sea legs seemed to pass muster with the crew, who cheerfully shared stories of past passengers vomiting and curling up on the floor.
  — Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021
• This will help prevent injury while getting your sea legs and also foster a better sense of balance while skating.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024

Last Updated: 25 Dec 2024