phrases, sayings, idioms and expressions at

"dogs off chains".

Posted by Feargal Kinsella on January 11, 2007

In sailing circles, when the wind is very strong it is sometimes said to be blowing "dogs off chains". Possibly this means that it is strong enough to, literally, pull a dog from its tether chain, but is there another explanation or origin for this phrase?

© 1997 – 2024 Phrases.org.uk. All rights reserved.