“By and Large” she is a fine ship.

By and Large

This expression means today, “for the most part”. Where the term comes from is sailing. When sailing, to sail by the wind, means that you sail with the bow of the boat close to the wind. To sail large means you are running with the wind or the wind is from the stern. You have a following sea when you run with the wind.

If a boat sailed well in both conditions, it was said that: “By and Large” she is a fine ship.

One Turn Deserves Another  comes from the sailors making sure things were tied and secure on the ship. To make sure the end of the line was secure, it was given an extra wrap on the cleat.