2006-08-15 13:18:07 · 5 answers · asked by ian g 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's a sailing term. When the old time sailers got a decent wind, they put up all 3 sheets(sails) and made good time, Giving them more time for liberty...and drink.
After reading the above links, I have decided that I am probably an idiot and will now shut up : ) great answers and question.
2006-08-15 13:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a good answer:
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-thr1.htm
2006-08-15 20:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by readstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-thr1.htm
2006-08-15 20:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by ohno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19980703
it's a sailor's saying...drunken pirates,,((shakes head))
2006-08-15 20:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure where they get it from... but thats where I almost am!!! lol!!!
2006-08-15 20:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by cee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋