On the ocean; confused (2,3)
I believe the answer is:
at sea
This clue is a double definition.
'on the ocean' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'confused' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for at sea that I've seen before include "Having difficulty understanding" , "floundering" , "The men in the dock are not" , "Confused (in the main?)" , "on a boat?" .)