Examples of 'drop the anchor' in a sentence

Meaning of "drop the anchor"

drop the anchor: Drop the anchor is a nautical expression that instructs a vessel to release its anchor to secure the ship in place. Metaphorically, it can signify bringing stability, halting movement, or establishing a firm foundation in various situations

How to use "drop the anchor" in a sentence

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drop the anchor
We had to drop the anchor and wait.
He ordered Captain Craig to lower the sail immediately and to drop the anchor.
I am gonna go drop the anchor on my toe.
Drop the anchor again.
Long before they drop the anchor.
Then we drop the anchor and we let them pull us around.
I will tell them to drop the anchor.
Profiterole, drop the anchor onto something soft.
Now that you are loaded up on aphrodisiacs, go drop the anchor.
I will drop the anchor.
Some points are free, while in others it is not allowed to drop the anchor.
Let me drop the anchor.
Our anchoring technique is pretty primitive - we just drop the anchor in the water.
I was trying to drop the anchor when I fell into the water.
And you sit there for four hours . And they drop the anchor.

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About midnight San Jose will drop the anchor at the north cape of Floreana.
Drop the anchor and that 's the area.
Home is where we drop the anchor.
Let us drop the anchor and get the treasure!
It is they who drop the anchor.
Drop the anchor and wait out the storm!
We are going to drop the anchor here behind st. paul.
Drop the anchor!
It 's forbidden to drop the anchor in the port.
Well, then, how do you make it stop? Well, you drop the anchor.
Throw down, Drop the anchor in the water to stop.
It 's forbidden to drop the anchor.
Let me drop the anchor Hey, hey!
Do not worry . I will drop the anchor.
Um, I'm gonna go drop the anchor on my toe. - I will go with you.
This evening, I went to drop the anchor.
Aye. Drop the anchor.
Excuse me . I am gonna go drop the anchor on my toe.
Arriving at the Marine Park, we drop the anchor for a first swim in a spectacular place.
Open the door. Drop the anchor.
Hang on . Drop the anchor.
Master Chief, drop the anchor.
Um, I am gonna go drop the anchor on my toe.
The anchor! Drop the anchor.

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