lit. for fishermen to move on land and drink well water, meaning one who can survive stress-free and well-off without working; go into early retirement
(prostitutes) to get married; or women living on boats to get married to someone and live on dry land; to get married to someone of a higher social class and live comfortably [colloquial]
(prostitutes) to get married; or women living on boats to get married to someone and live on dry land; to get married to someone of a higher social class and live comfortably