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pack in

idiom
Meaning

To give up, to quit.


Examples
SIMPLE

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

CONTEXTUAL

After failing the exam for the third time, he decided to pack in his studies and look for a job.

COMPLEX

Realizing that the project was doomed to fail despite their best efforts, the team collectively decided to pack it in and move on to more promising ventures.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    pack fudge

    To perform anal sex.

  2. 02

    pack heat

    To carry one or more handguns on one's person, especially in a concealed manner.

  3. 03

    pack of lies

    Total lies, complete untruth

  4. 04

    pack shit

    To be scared or frightened.

  5. 05

    smoke the whole pack

    To be made to go all in on something one only wanted a lesser amount of.

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