Discover How Sailors Sneakily Hijacked the English Language

Ahoy, word lovers! In this episode of Otherwords, Dr. Erica Brozovsky dives deep into the origins of English expressions that set sail from sailor jargon. Did you know that our language is practically flooded with nautical terms? It’s true! From “three sheets to the wind” to “loose cannon,” these phrases have navigated their way into everyday conversation. Watch to learn how these salty sayings became part of our modern lexicon.