How to Pronounce "your sea legs"
expression
YOR see-LEGZ
yaw-SEE legz
Definition
To get used to the movement of a boat on the sea, so you don't feel dizzy or lose your balance. It can also mean becoming comfortable in a new or challenging situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsi/ /ˈɫɛɡz
British English
jˈɔː/ /sˈiː/ /lˈɛɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR see-LEGZ
UK
yaw-SEE legz
Listen in Context
After one day at sea, you will get your sea legs.
It takes time to find your sea legs when you start working on a ship.
You need your sea legs to walk easily on a moving boat.
At first, I was dizzy, but I finally got my sea legs after a couple of days.