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What does "jump ship" mean?

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jump ship

Definition:

to change sides or teams, to abandon your side

Usage:

common in speech and writing

Sample Dialogue:

A: The Pirates lost again. I think I'm going to start cheering for the Red Sox.
B: Your team needs your support. This is no time to jump ship.

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