2007-03-24 12:29:21 · 3 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 J's 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I guess I should've worded it differently. I actually got the meaning, I just really wanted to know the origin because I've been seeing that statement a lot lately. I was wondering if there was some recent movie or show in which they said it and popularized the saying.
2007-03-24 20:37:58 · update #1
from ye olde days of sailing. If there is no wind, row. Meaning if there is not "easy" way, do it the hard way, the old fashioned way of working hard and sweating to get where you want to go.
It is metaphorical.
2007-03-24 12:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by CBJ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It has to be from a sailor.
And, then, it's pretty direct. If you're out at sea in a sail boat and the wind drops, how else are you going to get to shore, other than by rowing (unless you jump ship and swim!)?
2007-03-24 21:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where it came from, but I would interpret it to mean that if situations in life don't provide you with what you need, you should take the initiative and go looking for them.
2007-03-24 19:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by starrysenior07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋