Note: a) The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase fire-water—(sl.) strong alcoholic liquor: His father had a horror of the fire-water which is generally sold to the undergraduate. b) The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase liquid fire—a flammable composition ejected from a weapon in a long spray of flame: Bronze tubes that emitted jets of liquid fire were mounted on the prows of their galleys. sea plane • sea-borne plane sea plane —an airplane with floats instead of wheels for land- ing on water: The area is accessible only by boat or sea-plane , and there are no automobiles on the island. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the compound sailplane— a light glider: Sailplanes are capable of soaring flight, that is flying without loss of height or gaining height. sea-borne plane—an airplane on board an aircraft-carrier: This plane will be more basic in engineering than its sea-borne cousins. sea wolf • water-wolf sea wolf —1. a voracious sea-fish, especially the bass (Labrax lupus) and the wolf-fish (Anarrhichas lupus): These fishes have large teeth and powerful jaws. Called also sea cat, sea wolf , and swinefish. 2. (also: sea dog ) a sea-robber; a pirate: If you would like to discover more about the piratical way of life, try this publication which covers all aspects of the life of a sea wolf . water-wolf —1. the pike: Another advantage in the use of a spinner bait is that it has only one hook to remove so the “water wolf ” is easier to release. 2. the otter: The country is also home to the giant otter or “water-wolf ,” which is the rarest otter in the world. seaboard • surfboard seaboard—the part of a country which borders on the sea; the coastline: Come winter, Tundra Swans are to be found along the seaboard of the western (and to a lesser extent the eastern) United States. surf board —a narrow buoyant board used in surfing in which the surfer is carried along the face of a breaking wave: When you’re still, it’s nearly impossible to stand on the surfboard . seal something off • seal something up seal something off—prevent access to and exit from an area or space: Police have sealed off the street where the gunman is hiding. seal something up—close smth. tightly: They sealed up the cracks in the window to stop the icy wind from blowing in. search for someone • search someone search for someone—try very hard to find a person: Family members began searching for the boy and found him in the vehicle, police said. search someone—examine smb. to make certain whether any article (stolen or prohibited) is concealed in his clothing: A power is given to officers to search persons suspected of con- cealing prohibited goods. seasonable clothing • seasonal clothing seasonable clothing—clothing that is appropriate or suitable for the season: Each resident possesses adequate, clean, well- fitting, and seasonable clothing and has a safe place to keep it. seasonal clothing —clothing pertaining to a particular season: It is preferred that only seasonal clothing be stored in the res- ident’s wardrobe and that out of season clothing be stored elsewhere. seating room • sitting room seating room—(of a canteen, chapel, etc.) seating capacity; places where people can sit: We have seating room for thirty pupils in this classroom. sitting room—a room in which members of a family com- monly sit: A feature of modern living rooms is the room di- vider, screening the dining area from the main sitting room . second time, a • second time, the second time, a—another time; once more: I rang the bell, but nobody answered it, so I had to ring a second time . second time, the—the second occasion: I had to retake my exam and passed with flying colors. It’s always easier the sec - ond time . see how the cat jumps • that cat won’t jump see how the cat jumps—(also: see which way the cat jumps) see what direction events are taking: Had I time, I believe I would come to London merely to see how the cat jumped . that cat won’t jump—(also: that cock won’t fight) that argu- ment is doubtful; that idea isn’t going to work: “They talk of suicide here,” he said at last. “That cat won’t jump .” Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase dead-cat bounce—a slight economic recovery after de- cline, followed in fast order by a second decline: This was a dead cat bounce , but a bounce none the less, and Australian policy makers were able to bask in the sun. see into something • see to something see into something—(also: look into something ) consider a matter; inquire into smth.: Let me know as many particulars as you can remember—for I must see into the charge. see to something —deal with smth.; attend to or take care of smth.: Who is seeing to the arrangements for the wedding? see life • see life whole see life—1. acquire experience of life: Vicky began to like the place and her company less and less. She had to remind herself that at least she was seeing life . 2. engage in social gai- eties and active pleasures: He’s made a good deal of money and he’s seeing life , I fancy. see life whole—have a balanced and mature perception of people, events, etc.: Now, Mr. Skipton, you are an artist. You know the duty of the artist is to see life whole . see red • see the red light see red —(coll.) become enraged; lose one’s temper: Happily violence is short-lived, only for a very little while do even the gentlest persons “see red .” see the red light—have premonition of disaster; see danger ahead: He saw the red light and got out of the country just when the revolution started. see snakes • see the lions see snakes—(U.S.) have visionary hallucinations caused by alcoholism (also: see pink elephants): Alcohol abuse may pollute your brain so that you will see snakes and spiders. see the lions—(U.S. coll.) see all the noteworthy attractions of a place: The rest of the day was spent in seeing the lions — and first the Cathedral. see someone off • see someone out see someone off—1. bid a person goodbye at an airport, train station, etc.: The decks were crowded with voyagers and those who had come to see those voyagers off . 2. (coll.) force a person to go away: I know an audience of stuffed shirts when I see one. Besides—I just had to see that pompous bastard off . see someone out—1. take smb. to the door or exit: “Did you leave your key with them?” “Yes; the maid who saw me out , sea plane – 290 –