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At sea

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Emotionally Conveyed

The phrase often expresses a sense of emotional distress beyond just confusion.

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He was at sea after the breakup, not knowing how to cope.
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Temporary State

Use it to describe a temporary condition, not a permanent trait.

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The new company policy had employees at sea until training was provided.
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Not Literally Lost

It's not used for physically being lost, but rather emotionally or mentally.

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When the subject changed abruptly, the students were left at sea.
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