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
- ISBN10 0713687495
- ISBN13 9780713687491
- Publish Date 3 September 2007 (first published 11 October 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
- Edition Reissue
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English