abandon a sinking ship
 

* 1.evacuate a ship that is sinking into the sea

2.leave a group or company because it is headed for failure

English Related Words* abandon

* abandon hope

* abandon hope of

* abandon o.s. to

* abandon one's brief

* abandon oneself

* abandon oneself on drinking

* abandon oneself to

* abandon oneself to grief

* abandon ship

* abandon the vessel

* abandoned

* abandoned asset

* abandoned call

* abandoned cat