at anchor

at anchor

The state a ship is in when it has dropped its anchor. We're going to stay at anchor for a few days so we can really enjoy the beach. Men, the ship is at anchor, so it's time to move out!
See also: anchor
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lie at anchor
  • drop anchor
  • weigh anchor
  • break ship
  • be broad in the beam
  • when (one's) ship comes in
  • when one's ship comes in
  • when ship comes in
  • when your ship comes in
  • when your ship/boat comes in
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These bolts are strong when at anchor but easy to break when your anchor becomes wedged.
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