Today we talk about the ocean . Oceans are amazingly large , deep bodies of water . When talking about some of the deepest parts of the world's oceans , much is still not known . With something so big and full of wonder , it is not surprising that English has several expressions that use the word “ocean .” For starters , we can simply say “oceans of ” something to mean “a lot ” something . For example , Timothy will have oceans of problems if he does not find a job soon . He is racking up oceans of debt . Naturally , it is very common to use the word “ocean ” in expressions that describe very large , seemingly limitless , things . For example , my love of my reading is as big as the ocean ! I really love to read . You can also say “as deep as the ocean ” to describe something very vast and intense . For example , if you love someone deeply , you can say your love for them is as deep as the ocean . A simile compares things using “like ” or “as .” An ocean can also help describe something that is very far away from something else . The expression “to be oceans apart ” can be used for more than just physical distance . If you are oceans apart from something , you are far from reaching a point of agreement or having common ground . Consider these examples : During an important business deal , the two parties found that they were oceans apart . It was impossible to make a deal that was good for both sides . Even though their political and religious views were oceans apart , the two people shared a love of music and became close friends . Finally , the ocean is so big that it would not make a difference if you added a drop of water to it . So , if I say something is just a drop in the ocean , it is a small amount compared to the amount that is needed . For example , some might say investing $1 million dollars in a country's educational system is just a drop in the ocean . Millions more dollars will be needed to make real change .