Learn the ropes: 10 common sayings that came straight from sailors

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Sailors slang Learn the ropes: 10 common sayings that came straight from sailors 4 min. Life on ships was all about teamwork and facing the unknown. Sailors dealt with changing weather, rough waters, and threats that weren’t always easy to anticipate. Many phrases that still sound familiar today came out of that world, even though most of us don't use ropes or read the wind anymore. Even far from the ocean, these 10 expressions still describe everyday life. Read full article

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