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ESLPod_1176_WE_2026 Limits to Advancement at Work The phrase "to jump ship," in this podcast, means to abandon something, especially to quit a job or leave an organization: "The company has been going though some hard times, but we can't all jump ship now. This is when we need to work our hardest to turn things around." The phrase "to run a tight ship" means to manage something very efficiently, or to control something very well: "As the head of household, Janet runs a tight ship." Or, "We need to hire a new vice president who can run a tight ship and keep our plans moving forward." Finally, the word "shipshape" describes something that is neat, clean, organized, and in good condition: "By the time I get back home, this bedroom had better be shipshape."

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ESLPod 1176 to jump ship Business

Id	ESLPod_1176_WE_2026
Episode Id	ESLPod 1176
Episode Title	Limits to Advancement at Work
Phrase	to jump ship
Text	The phrase "to jump ship," in this podcast, means to abandon something, especially to quit a job or leave an organization: "The company has been going though some hard times, but we can't all jump ship now. This is when we need to work our hardest to turn things around." The phrase "to run a tight ship" means to manage something very efficiently, or to control something very well: "As the head of household, Janet runs a tight ship." Or, "We need to hire a new vice president who can run a tight ship and keep our plans moving forward." Finally, the word "shipshape" describes something that is neat, clean, organized, and in good condition: "By the time I get back home, this bedroom had better be shipshape."
Topics	Business

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