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The Origin of Words and Phrases: Military

Everything Everywhere Daily

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Navigating Through Nautical Origins

Exploring the maritime roots of everyday phrases like 'know the ropes' and 'chew the fat', uncovering the origins of terms like 'loose cannon' and 'balls to the wall', along with clarifying the misconception about 'balls out'.

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