Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Backing and filling

Originally a badly handled sailing ship whose sails were not catching the wind properly. Today, it is used for someone who constantly shifts his or her ground in a discussion or argument.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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