Popular etymology says that the cat in question was the cat o'nine tails, a whip for flogging prisoners, which got its name because the scars nine lashes left on a sailor's back looked like a cat's scratches. Punishment whippings were usually carried out on deck, because below deck there was not room to swing a cat.
Tuesday 26 July 2011
Origin of "No Room to Swing a Cat"
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Hilarious underground map. Take your time to see the name of some tube stations. Link: Listo.tumblr
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This cat is simply the best. Source: Arketron on youtube
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