English Explanatory Dictionary

lash oneself to the mast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To continue in a course of action even when facing great difficulties and likely disaster.
verb
  1. To resist the temptation to make a bad choice.

Word forms

lash oneself to the mast lashes oneself to the mast lashing oneself to the mast lashed oneself to the mast tie oneself to the mast

Etymology

From the practice of tying oneself to the mast of a sailing ship in rough weather so as not to be swept overboard.

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