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It was observed early in the history of man's maritime achievements that rats would sense the sinking of a ship before anyone else would realize it and make for safety and land. They would appear out of the bilges and run across the decks in a thundering herd as the ship settled. The metaphor indicates that people are bailing on the situation like rats do when the ship sinks.
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What does 'Rats desert a sinking ship' mean?
To leave something or someone when things get bad, they do not stick around to help.
How many rats are typically born in a litter?
Rats typically give birth to a litter of 6 to 12 pups.
How similar are rats to humans in terms of genetic makeup and physiological characteristics?
Rats and humans share about 90 of their genetic makeup, making them genetically similar. Physiologically, rats and humans also have many similarities, such as organ structure and function, making rats valuable models for studying human diseases and treatments.
How far will rats travel to find their way back home?
Rats can travel up to a mile to find their way back home.
Can rats find their way back to their nest?
Yes, rats have a strong sense of smell and memory that helps them find their way back to their nest.
What actors and actresses appeared in Like Rats Leaving a Sinking Ship - 2012?
The cast of Like Rats Leaving a Sinking Ship - 2012 includes: Vika Kirchenbauer
What does 'like rats deserting a sinking ship' mean?
I think "rats" is likely to mean "coward" who run away when they have a problem. If some one, or some people run when difficulties arise, or when things get bad, they are compared to rats deserting a sinking ship. The rats only care for their own safety, and will not stay to help prevent the ship from sinking or to help others
Which animal do sailors say desert a sinking ship?
Rats desert a sinking ship.
Do rats drown?
definetely rats can swim how else could they leave a sinking ship
What is the proverb of rdass?
Rats desert a sinking ship
What is a four letter word for ship deserter?
rats "Rats deserting a sinking ship" is a cliche.
How do you rewrite like rats on a sinking ship?
What exactly are you asking? Why would you want to rewrite it?Are you asking what the saying means?
Why do rats desert a sinking ship?
same reason humans do
What does 'Rats desert a sinking ship' mean?
To leave something or someone when things get bad, they do not stick around to help.
Why do the rats need a decoy when they are leaving the rosebush?
I've finished reading the rats of nimh. It's amazing!? The rats need a decoy to avoid the gas to catch up to them or they will die.
What are neutra rats?
Do you mean "Nutria" rats? -check out wikipedia.
Who are the rats?
What do u mean
