Idioms of sea in English

at sea

between the devil and the deep blue sea

in a difficult situation where there are two equally unpleasant or unacceptable choices

go/run away to sea

to become a sailor; to leave your home and family without permission to become a sailor

He ran away to sea at the age of 13.

out to sea

far away from land where the sea is deepest

She fell overboard and was swept out to sea.

She stood on the cliff, staring out to sea.

put (out) to sea

to leave a port or harbour by ship or boat

The ship put to sea in deteriorating weather conditions.

there are plenty more fish in the sea

used to comfort somebody whose romantic relationship has ended by saying that there are many other people with whom they may have a successful relationship in the future