Salty Dog Talk

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 quarters

This entert...