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nail ones colours to the mast

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  1. nail ones colours to the mastverb

    To clearly show one's support for a side or opinion in a dispute.

  2. Etymology: From the naval military practice of displaying one's colours (signal flags or insignia) from the mast of a ship during battle to show loyalty.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of nail ones colours to the mast in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of nail ones colours to the mast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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