piss in a quill

Meaning

Verb

  • To reach an agreement on a plan.

Origin

  • Reflective of a pirate's lack of interest in formalizing a strict plan, where piss, or urine is filling the quill, or pen, and their perceived worthlessness of a written or signatory agreement.

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