How to Pronounce "don't give up the ship"
expression
DONT GIV UP thuh SHIP
DOHNT giv UP thuh SHIP
Definition
This means to keep trying, fight on, or persist in a difficult situation, especially when facing challenges. Literally from naval warfare, it encourages not giving up hope or quitting before the end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃɪp
British English
dəʊnt/ /ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT GIV UP thuh SHIP
UK
DOHNT giv UP thuh SHIP
Listen in Context
Even if things are hard, remember: don't give up the ship.
He told me to don't give up the ship during the exam.
When you face challenges, don't give up the ship.
It's a tough project, but let's don't give up the ship and keep working.