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abandon ship

1. Literally, to escape from a sinking ship. We had to abandon ship after the collision with the rocks tore a hole in the hull.

2. By extension, to leave a failing organization or bad situation. Amid rumors that the company was filing for bankruptcy, the employees started to abandon ship.

See also: abandon, ship

abandon ship

 

1. Lit. to leave a sinking ship. The captain ordered the crew and passengers to abandon ship.

2. . Fig. to leave a failing enterprise. A lot of the younger people are abandoning ship because they can get jobs elsewhere easily.

See also: abandon, ship