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?”