http://www.answerbag.com/profile/317169 New Answerbag answers from TexasBlueEyes Tue, 29 May 2012 17:07:14 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:07:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2541258 Where does the phrase "do you catch my drift?" come from?<br /><br />With all the speculation here I figured it was worth looking into the origin of &#039;catch my drift&#039; and its usage. Then it made simple sense... Ok, you are the pilot on a sailing ship before electronic navigation. The pilot is steering a course in relatively calm waters and ties the... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:58:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2541258