don't give up the ship

don't give up the ship

Don't surrender; don't stop working toward a particular goal. The phrase originated in the US Navy. I know you're frustrated, but don't give up the ship now and drop out just three semesters away from graduation!
See also: give, ship, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • don't go there
  • don't bet on it
  • don't even go there
  • don't cry before you are hurt
  • all in (one's) head
  • don't give me any of your lip
  • Don't give me any of your lip!
  • don't get me wrong
  • don't beat a dead horse