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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
RylieRIE-leeEnglish (Modern)
Squires['skwaiəz]
Maurinemaw-REEN, MAWR-eenEnglish, Irish
Nicostratonee-ko-STRAH-toItalian
EllieEL-eeEnglish
SikkeSIK-kəFrisian
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