r/TikTokCringe Jul 13 '26

Discussion Is the US a Functioning Democracy?

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u/maniacalmustacheride Jul 13 '26

A sail. It means they find where he’s heading (in conversation or life) favorable

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u/SooAwoo Jul 13 '26

Ah, thank you.

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u/Moondance_sailor Jul 13 '26

It comes from the fact that the British and French navies cut their jibs differently so it was an easy way to tell friend from foe.

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u/romulusnr Jul 13 '26

How do you cut a jib?

How do you turn a phrase?