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Common Phrases with Nautical Origin

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7/27/2022 - By NOAA. Many phrases that we use today originate from maritime culture. The 10 phrases described below are just a few. 1. Long Shot An occurrence that would take a great deal of luck. Early ships’ guns tended to be inaccurate. If a shot made impact from a great distance,… SEE MORE
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