Phrasal verb
chuck in
Definitions
01to quit or give up
phr.v. to stop doing something, like a job or a hobby, because you no longer want to do it.
phr.v. to abandon or cease a pursuit, occupation, or commitment. Transitive, usually taking the activity or job as a direct object.
“He decided to chuck in his office job and travel around the world.”
“After years of dealing with corporate bureaucracy, she finally decided to chuck it all in and start her own organic farm.”
Informal · British English
Usage
Often used with 'it all' as in 'chuck it all in'.
02to add as a bonus
phr.v. to include something extra in a deal or a conversation for free.
phr.v. to contribute or include something as a supplementary addition or bonus. Transitive; synonymous with 'throw in'.
“If you buy the car today, I will chuck in a set of new tyres.”
“The salesman offered to chuck in a two-year extended warranty to close the deal before the end of the month.”
Informal
Teaching tip
this is a British and Australian colloquialism; contrast with the more formal 'resign' or 'quit' and note that 'chuck' literally means to throw something carelessly.
Phrasal verb
Particles
in
Separability
optional
Pattern
chuck + object + in
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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