fish in the sea
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Definition of fish in the sea
(Entry 1 of 2)
informal
—used to say that there are many more people available for a romantic relationship"I know you're sad because you and your boyfriend broke up, but he's not the only fish in the sea." "You're right. There are many/plenty more fish in the sea."
the open sea
nounDefinition of the open sea (Entry 2 of 2)
: far away from land
sailing the open sea
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