at anchor

The state a ship is in when it has dropped its anchor. We're going to stay at anchor for a few days so we can really enjoy the beach. Men, the ship is at anchor, so it's time to move out! Thank goodness the ship is at anchor—we can finally get a break now!

See also: anchor

See also:

lie at anchor
drop anchor
weigh anchor
anchor
anchor-clanker
when (one's) ship comes in
when one's ship comes in
when ship comes in
when someone's ship comes in
when your ship comes in

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