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
GaiaGAY-ə (English), GIE-ə (English), GAH-yah (Italian)Greek Mythology, Italian
Theodorathee-ə-DAWR-ə (English)English, Greek, Ancient Greek
Volodya-Russian
EibhlÍNie-LEEN, IE-leen, EV-leen, EV-e-leen, AYV-leenIrish
Ira['aiərə]
RachelRAY-chəl (English), ra-SHEL (French), RAH-khəl (Dutch)English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew