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 quartersThis entert...