I made a list! 😁
"Aye, Aye, Captain!": A sign of respect and acknowledgment from the crew to the captain, often heard in movies.
"All hands on deck!": A call for everyone to come help with something, usually during an emergency or when there's a lot of work to be done.
"Smooth sailing": Referring to a situation that's going well without any troubles.
"Batten down the hatches": Preparing for a storm by securing everything on deck and closing all openings (hatches) to prevent water from getting below deck.
"Dead in the water": When a boat isn't moving due to engine failure or other issues.
"Learning the ropes": Referring to the process of learning and becoming familiar with the various ropes and lines on a boat, often used to describe learning a new skill.
"Shipshape and Bristol fashion": Signifying that everything is in perfect order and well-organized.
"In the same boat": Meaning that two or more people are in the same difficult or challenging situation.
"By and large": Originally a nautical term to describe a ship's ability to sail both against and with the wind.
"Three sheets to the wind": Referring to someone who is very drunk, with "sheets" referring to the ropes that control sails on a ship.
"Anchors aweigh!": A cry to signal that the anchor is off the seabed and the ship is under way.
"Between the devil and the deep blue sea": Referring to a difficult or perilous situation with no easy choices.
"Sailing close to the wind": Referring to taking risks or pushing boundaries, often used metaphorically.
"A rising tide lifts all boats": An economic saying that suggests that when the general economy is doing well, everyone benefits.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for": Encouraging taking risks and venturing into the unknown.