swallow the anchor



swallow the anchor

To retire from life at sea. After so many years sailing the seas, I knew it was time for me to swallow the anchor and adopt a more normal lifestyle on land.
See also: anchor, swallow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Abdulah-Bosnian
Arevik-Armenian
Avag-Armenian
EnikŐ-Hungarian
Cezarytse-ZAH-riPolish
Sigmundr-Ancient Scandinavian