Found 1 items, similar to Fair-weather sailor.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Fair-weather sailor Fair-weather \Fair"-weath`er\, a. 1. Made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend. [1913 Webster] Fair-weather sailor, a make-believe or inexperienced sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of carpet knight. [1913 Webster]