Nautical phrases are deeply embedded in everyday language, often used without a second thought. Many of these familiar expressions originated at sea centuries ago, born from the daily lives of sailors and the challenges of life aboard ship.
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Nautical Slang in Everyday Use
Many of the expressions we use without a second thought come from life at sea. Centuries of sailing have left their mark on English, and plenty of nautical terms still appear in our conversations today.Here are just a few. For more, see our related posts: Nautical Sayings and Their Origins, Nautical Terms, and Sailing Terms. … Read more
Nautical Sayings and their Origins
So many of the phrases we use every day come from the language of sailors. Centuries at sea shaped English in ways we often don’t realise. Here are some fascinating nautical sayings and where they came from.
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