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jack in

idiom
Meaning

To stop doing a regular activity, such as a job or studying.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am tired of this job and want to jack it in.

CONTEXTUAL

He hated the long hours at the office, so he decided to jack in his position and travel.

COMPLEX

After years of struggling to find success in the industry, she finally decided to jack in her career and pursue a quiet life in the countryside.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    come from a Cracker Jack box

    To obtain or retrieve something that is useless, cheap or fake.

  2. 02

    jack of all trades

    One competent in many endeavours, sometimes regarded as not excelling in any of them.

  3. 03

    jack of all trades, master of none

    A person who has a competent grasp of many skills but who is not outstanding in any one.

  4. 04

    Jack Tar

    Alternative letter-case form of jacktar.

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