( humorous , disapproving ) used to talk about people who leave an organization, a company, etc. that is having difficulties, without caring about the people who are left
(LIKE RATS) DESERTING / LEAVING A SINKING SHIP
Meaning of (LIKE RATS) DESERTING / LEAVING A SINKING SHIP in English
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005