fair-weather sailor

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fair-weather sailor - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
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     2. Appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous;
        as, a fair-weather friend.
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     Fair-weather sailor, a make-believe or inexperienced
        sailor; -- the nautical equivalent of carpet knight.
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