Summary
The words come from old sailors who would literally jump off a ship.
Key Points
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‘Jump ship’ means to quit or leave something.
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It started when sailors jumped off a boat to get away.
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People use it today when they change jobs or teams.
New Words to Learn
2 wordsidiom
a special phrase that means something different from the words alone
sailor
a person who works on a boat or ship
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