Salty Dog Talk: The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions

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' ... Read More

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' Yachts and Yachting 'Entertaining, informative, educational and lots of fun' Multihull International 'An entertaining and informative little book' Motor Boats Monthly Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $8.32 (Expires Dec 11, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $9.60 (Expires Jun 14, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $12.80 Title: Salty Dog Talk by Bill Beavis; Richard McCloskey Publisher: Bloomsbury UK Print ISBN: 9781472907981, 1472907981 eText ISBN: 9781472901477 Edition: 2014 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$8.32 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ