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
JephthaJEF-thə (English)Biblical
Alanaə-LAN-əEnglish
Christianekris-tee-AH-nə (German), krees-TYAHN (French)German, French
Shila-Indian, Marathi
Amy['eimi]
Hilarion-Ancient Greek