Shoes off, walking in water that's less than ankle deep. It's described as "going for a paddle".
Why? How did the term "paddle" become associated with idling in shallow water?
One of life's great mysteries I suppose.
Sunday, 9 May 2010
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Count me among those who like 'going for a paddle' then. :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting phrase. It's the first time I've heard it.
Very different phrase compared with another one involving a missing paddle!
ReplyDeleteNicely spotted.