Everything open and honest, originally referring to concealing nothing below a ship's deck.
Refers to sailing close to the wind and mostly, now means 'in general.'
To quickly leave, from the practice of cutting anchor ropes in urgent escape.
Stranded, originally describing a ship stuck at high tide.
The margin or flexibility, taken from the sideways drift of a ship.
Money for small expenses, from the sale of a ship’s slush (greasy waste).
An unexpected surprise, originating from babies born aboard near ship's guns.
Surprised, from a ship's sails suddenly pressed backwards.
To be unsteady or drunk, referencing a ship's uncontrolled sails.
Feeling ill, from sailors getting sick under bad weather on the leeward side.