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Englishjump ship
Meaning: To abandon a group or cause, often for a rival.
Example: “Half the sales team jumped ship when the competitor offered better bonuses.”
Origin: Originally said of sailors who deserted their ship before the end of their service. The figurative sense of leaving an organization or side dates from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Tourner casaque Literally: To turn one's tabard- French: Retourner sa veste Literally: To turn one's jacket inside out
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