The best side of the ship to travel on

Posted by Bob on June 25, 2005

In Reply to: The best side of the ship to travel on posted by Marshall Hill on June 25, 2005

: There is an expression that originated in transatlantic ocean travel relating to the best side of the ship to travel on. What is that phrase?

You may be thinking of the posh (Port Out Starboard Home) myth, one of many folk etymologies that people love to parade around on leashes. See www.phrases.org.uk meanings 287800.html

• 'Folk etymology' Beany 28/June/05
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