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Meaning of 'Swear like a sailor'

What does the saying 'Swear like a sailor' mean?

Idiom: Swear like a sailor

Meaning:

Someone who is foul-mouthed and uses bad language all the time, swears like a sailor.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Profession, work or study | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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