Jump Ship.
English
idiom
To abandon someone in tough times or for a better option.
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To abandon someone in tough times or for a better option.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To leave quickly when things start going wrong.
When you jump ship, you get out before the situation gets worse.
It fits a job, a project, or a team that looks like it is failing.
"Cut and Run"
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Leaving quickly and without warning to escape a difficult or dangerous situation
"Bail Out"
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Withdrawing from a commitment, especially at a critical moment when others are counting on you
"Jump Ship"
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Leaving an organization or situation that is struggling, to protect yourself
Have you heard that three people from the product team are leaving this month?
I know — when that many people jump ship at once, it's usually a warning sign.
Are you thinking of leaving your job given everything that's happening there?
I might jump ship if things don't improve by the end of the quarter.
Is it wrong to jump ship when a company starts struggling?
Not always — loyalty is important, but so is protecting your own career.
