on the high seas
on the high seas
In the open waters of an ocean or sea, especially those that are outside the jurisdiction of any nation. After our navigation system failed, we found ourselves stranded out on the high seas.
See also: high, on, sea
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the ˌhigh ˈseas
in international waters; on a part of the sea which does not belong to any country: What happens if a crime is committed on the high seas?See also: high, on, sea
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- high seas
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- from sea to shining sea
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