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Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.

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An old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *

Salty Dog Talk

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    A Paperback / softback by Bill Beavis, Richard McCloskey

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 09/10/2014
      ISBN13: 9781472907981, 978-1472907981
      ISBN10: 1472907981

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Most of us never realise how many words and expressions used in everyday English have a fascinating nautical origin. This charming pocketbook explains the practical ship-board beginnings of over 200 such phrases - colourful, bizarre and surprising - and how they came ashore.

      Trade Review
      An old favourite, derived from the colourful language of sailors from the days of sail. * Classic Boat *

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