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Discover LudwigThe phrase "abandoned ship" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that a situation is hopeless or that one should leave a failing endeavor.
Example: "When the company announced its bankruptcy, many employees felt it was time to abandon ship and look for new opportunities."
Alternatives: "jump ship" or "leave the sinking ship".
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abandoned ship
verb
Past of abandon ship
Exact(60)
You've abandoned ship?" "No.
VIPs abandoned ship.
Because they've abandoned ship.
No way have I abandoned ship.
The Heath government in effect abandoned ship.
And there's a mysterious abandoned ship in this film too.
THE BUILDING SITS there like an abandoned ship.
"I feel as though I have abandoned ship," she said.
During his trial he claimed he abandoned ship accidentally.
The crew abandoned ship in a desperate attempt to find safety.
This week the captain and crew, who abandoned ship, went on trial on murder charges.
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