Pipe down and listen up, matey! Whether you realize it or not, a lot of our current vernacular has maritime origins.

So, batten down the hatches (see what I did there?) and let's see just a few examples:

• I like the cut of your jib
• He keeled over, she was on an even keel
• Let's try a different tack
• Give them a wide berth
• We won't make any headway if I can't get my bearings

There are so many that it's almost overwhelming (yes, that's another one!).

Check out the article, and watch the embedded video for a fun look at how our seafaring decedent's still impact what we say today!