"Son of a gun" originally started as a colloquial way of avoiding profanity, but it's evolved to refer to a rascally, but often likable person. 🤠 But here's the fun bit—this phrase's origin is as colorful as the old tales of the seven seas. 🚢 Some historians suggests it came from the British navy. Back in those days, privacy was a luxury! So, births happened between cannons—also known as guns—on ships. When a child was born in such conditions, he was labeled a 'son of a gun.' Fascinating, right? Language always has such an intriguing map to follow. 🗺️
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