The old salt told us stories about his life at sea.
old salt
idiomA seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.
Every afternoon, the old salt sits by the harbor, sharing tales of storms and shipwrecks with anyone who listens.
With his weathered face and steady hands, the old salt navigated the treacherous currents as if he were reading a familiar map.
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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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Attic salt
Pointed and delicate wit.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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come the old soldier
Often followed by with: to deceive, impose upon, or take advantage of someone, as if exploiting one's superior age or experience.
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covenant of salt
A long-lasting agreement.
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every old nook and cranny
Alternative form of every nook and cranny.