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Beavis Bill Beavis, McCloskey Richard McCloskey Salty Dog Talk

The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

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Bloomsbury Publishing

2013

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978-1-4729-0147-7

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Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used ineveryday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charmingpocket book explains the seafaring beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.Just a few examples are:Chock-a-block Chance your arm Money for old rope Spic and span Push the boat out At close quartersThis entertaining book has been a popular title for boaters and landlubbers alike, ever since first publication in 1983.'Good fun' Yachts and Yachting 'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly

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