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used to refer to people leaving a place, organization
like rats leaving a sinking ship
an open rebellion against the proper authorities
mutiny
to be trying to achieve something that is unlikely to succeed because most people would oppose it:
sail agaist the wind
be able to manage, especially when you have financial difficulties:
keep one's head above water
to do something that is dangerous or only just legal or acceptable
sail close to the wind
if you__________________ you do or say something that will upset people
rock the boat
To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.
to weather the storm
those parts of the ocean that have never been mapped
uncharted waters
confused or unable to decide what to do
lost at sea
to be very successful for a limited period of time
on the crest of the wave
likely to fail soon (a relationship)
on the rocks
to be in or get into a difficult situation
to be in hot water
to deliberately deceive people
sail under false colours
a loan or other financial support that is given to a person, company, or country to help them when they are in financial difficulties
bailout
to start to officially control an organization or company
to take the helm
be very strict in managing an organization or operation
to run a tight ship
to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
to be in the same boat
know how to do a job or activity
know the ropes
to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them
TO be thrown in at the deep end


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