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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions - Beavis, Bill, and McCloskey, Richard
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Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a nautical origin. This fascinating and charming pocket 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' ...

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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions 2014, Adlard Coles Nautical Press, New York

ISBN-13: 9781472907981

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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions 2004, Adlard Coles Nautical, London

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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions 2002, Adlard Coles Nautical, London

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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions 1993, Adlard Coles Nautical Press

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Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions 1991, Granada, London, England

ISBN-13: 9780229117055

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