To give up.
Pack it in
Example Sentences
"Don't Pack it in about like that!"
"He's always trying to Pack it in when he shouldn't."
Etymology & History
British informal phrase meaning to stop doing something, give up, or be quiet. From 'pack' (stop, as in packing up). 'Pack it in!' is common command. Can mean quit a job, stop annoying behavior, or end a relationship. Versatile British expression.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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