To understand this phrase we need to enter the arcane world of nautical terminology. Sailors' language is, unsurprisingly, all at sea and many supposed derivations have to go by the board. Don't be taken aback to hear that sheets aren't sails, as landlubbers might expect, but ropes (or occasionally, chains). These are fixed to the lower corners of sails, to hold them in place. If three sheets are loose and blowing about in the wind then the sails will flap and the boat will lurch about like a drunken sailor. (credit to phrases.org.uk)
by LilDog March 28, 2014
by Lildog March 03, 2020
Guy: Hey dude are you going to get the new call of duty
Kurt Von Hofe: Nah I might get Fifa 07 instead
Guy:Wow dude your a mad cheapy
Kurt Von Hofe: Nah I might get Fifa 07 instead
Guy:Wow dude your a mad cheapy
by Lildog October 10, 2011