don't give up the ship



don't give up the ship

Don't surrender; don't stop working toward a particular goal. The phrase originated in the US Navy. I know you're frustrated, but don't give up the ship now and drop out just three semesters away from graduation!
See also: give, ship, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AmÉRicaah-ME-ree-kah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Yseult-French (Rare)
Coyle[kɔil]
Gilbertojeel-BER-to (Italian), heel-BER-to (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Kayode-Western African, Yoruba
GerritKHER-rit (Dutch)Dutch, Frisian