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ESLPod_1288_WE_2245 Being a Job-Hopper In this podcast, the phrase "to jump ship" means to quit or to leave a position, job, or company: "Shortly after we hired that new manager, many of the team members began complaining and then jumped ship." The phrase "to abandon ship" means to leave a ship that is sinking: "We've hit an iceberg! Abandon ship!" The phrase "to run a tight ship" means to manage a company, team, or classroom with many rules and discipline, but very effectively: "The teachers at that military school run a tight ship." Finally, the phrase "shape up or ship out" is used to tell someone that he or she must improve quickly or will be told to leave an organization, team, or job: "Your behavior has become unacceptable. Shape up or ship out."

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ESLPod 1288 to jump ship Business

Id	ESLPod_1288_WE_2245
Episode Id	ESLPod 1288
Episode Title	Being a Job-Hopper
Phrase	to jump ship
Text	In this podcast, the phrase "to jump ship" means to quit or to leave a position, job, or company: "Shortly after we hired that new manager, many of the team members began complaining and then jumped ship." The phrase "to abandon ship" means to leave a ship that is sinking: "We've hit an iceberg! Abandon ship!" The phrase "to run a tight ship" means to manage a company, team, or classroom with many rules and discipline, but very effectively: "The teachers at that military school run a tight ship." Finally, the phrase "shape up or ship out" is used to tell someone that he or she must improve quickly or will be told to leave an organization, team, or job: "Your behavior has become unacceptable. Shape up or ship out."
Topics	Business

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