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idioms using “ship”
Shape up or ship out
Either start doing a better job or quit the job altogether
“Yuzawa-san said his boss told him he was lazy and that he’d better shape up or ship out.”
Run a tight ship
To manage an efficient organization
“Tsuchiya-san runs a tight ship; her employees are the most productive team in the accounting section.”
Abandon a sinking ship
To leave a failing organization or cause
“Morikawa-san was the first to abandon the sinking ship, but about 6 others quit the company this month.”
When one’s ship comes in
When one becomes rich and successful
“Hamano-san said that when her ship comes in, she is going to buy a house in Hawaii.”
Jump ship
To join a rival company
“Did you hear that five of our best currency traders have jumped ship and are joining TMC, our biggest rival?”