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DavyRelated to Davy: Davy Jones, Davy lamp, Davy Crockett, Humphry Davy Davy Jones's lockerThe deepest depths of the ocean, especially as a grave for those who have died at sea. Tragically, many men from that battle in the Pacific Ocean are now in Davy Jones's locker. See also: Davy, locker go to Davy Jones's lockerTo die at sea. Tragically, many men from that battle in the Pacific Ocean went to Davy Jones's locker. See also: Davy, go, locker Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Davy Jones's lockerthe bottom of the sea, especially when it is a grave. They were going to sail around the world, but ended up in Davy Jones's locker. Most of the gold from that trading ship is in Davy Jones's locker. See also: Davy, locker McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. Davy Jones's lockerAlso, Davy's locker. The bottom of the sea, especially the grave of those who die at sea. For example, Caught out at sea during the hurricane, they thought they were heading for Davy Jones's locker . This term, first recorded in 1726, alludes to Davy Jones, a name given to the evil spirit of the sea. The ultimate origin of both Davy and Jones is disputed. A logical theory is that Jones referred to the biblical Jonah who was swallowed by a whale, and Davy was a corruption of a West Indian word for "devil." See also: Davy, locker The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. go to Davy Jones's locker be drowned at sea. Davy Jones is identified in Tobias Smollett's Peregrine Pickle ( 1751 ) as ‘the fiend that presides over all the evil spirits of the deep’, but the origin of the name is uncertain. See also: Davy, go, locker Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary Davy Jones's lockerDeath, by drowning or some other means. The term was originally nautical slang, in which the bottom of the sea—the locker in question—was regarded as the grave of those who died there. It dates from the second half of the 1700s. By the mid-1800s, it had been transferred to other kinds of death as well. The term appears in writings by Washington Irving, Herman Melville, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Louis Stevenson, and James M. Barrie, among others, as well as in the opening verse of the U.S. Navy’s anthem, “Sail on to victory, and sink their bones to Davy Jones.” See also: Davy, locker The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also:- Davy Jones's locker
- from sea to shining sea
- an ocean of (something)
- an ocean of something
- ocean
- cry an ocean
- boil the ocean
- across the pond
- big drink
- go to Davy Jones's locker
References in periodicals archive Meanwhile, (https://www.ibtimes.com/why-prince-harry-failed-rekindle-chelsy-davy-relationship-meghan-markle-2776089) Prince Harry and Davy tried to reconcile a few years later while both of them were still single. Prince Harry Gave Chelsy Davy This Hilarious Gift Years Ago Pictured from left to right are: Ricky Thomson, Scott Campbell, George Braid (president), Davy McMath and Eric Turnbull. Top turn from Davy and Eric Davy was taken to hospital for treatment to cuts to his face sustained during his arrest and to be checked by medics because police feared he may have further packages of drugs hidden inside his body. County lines man, 18, had crack as town 'sees surge' Davy Group, the parent of Davy Private Clients, is believed to be Ireland's largest wealth manager with assets under management of over EUR14bn. Davy Private Clients enters into collaboration with fintech firm Davy also said the show would employ local models who would be given proper training before the show. Arise Thamaga Charity Fashion Show June 2 Mr Davy, who is one of Huddersfield's most successful businessmen, has been appointed Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at the university. Students get business tips from new Prof Ken Davy also spoke lovingly of his own family and I can tell you he is a kind, generous and caring human being , and not the person portrayed by a certain section of the press. Russell kind and caring LAST [...]; LETTERS The witch, an elderly woman named Elizabeth Flint, has planned one last adventure before she dies, and asks Davy to escort her. The Road to Ever After He will start the challenge today but reckons it will take him all week to get to the top of the 2866ft peak, Davy said yesterday: "Every single person on Arran thinks I'm off my head, and I suppose they're right. THE KILTED IRONMAN; Devoted dad to carry 19st anvil up mountain to raise cash for diabetes research Davy O'List, then guitarist with The Nice, has just released a new album after an 18-year break - and spoke to the ECHO about his memories of that bizarre 1967 show. Day I stood in for Pink Floyd's missing singer; Troubled star Syd failed to appear in Liverpool- so Davy had to step in LAW and consulting firm Gordon Dadds has appointed Jeremy Davy as managing partner of its Cardiff office. Managing partner is appointed "Happy Easter, Davy!" Is a charming children's Easter story with a young rabbit as a hero. Happy Easter, Davy! The Death of Davy Moss is an original romance novel about a modern-day Elvis. The Death of Davy Moss Wellington, March 22 ( ANI ): Prince Harry made embarrassing phone calls to his former girlfriend Chelsy Davy while he was under the influence of calls, new evidence presented as part of the News of the World phone hacking scandal has revealed. When Prince Harry made embarrassing drunken phone calls to ex DAVY (George MacKay) and best mate Ally (Kevin Guthrie) SUNSHINE ON LEITH (PG) ..... on dvd |