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born with a silver spoon in one's mouthNote. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.Rate it:

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aye aye, sirThe correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (or U.S. Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from someone of senior rank or authority. It means "I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order."Rate it:

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boot campIndoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for recruits in the Navy and Marine Corps.Rate it:

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jacktarNickname for a sailor in the Royal Navy.Rate it:

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navibus plurimum posseto have a powerful navy.Rate it:

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RAInitialism of rear admiral, a rank in the Royal Navy.Rate it:

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rebus maritimis multum valereto have a powerful navy.Rate it:

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