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Send packing Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɛnd/ /ˈpækɪŋ
SEND-PAK-ing
sˈɛnd/ /pˈækɪŋ
SEND-PAK-ing

Definition

To tell someone to leave immediately, often in a way that shows you are unhappy with them; also sometimes used for firing or dismissing someone.

Usage & Nuances

'Send packing' is informal and often implies annoyance or anger. It can be used for dismissing people from jobs, relationships, or simply sending someone away. Not used in formal writing. Common in stories, news, or speech: 'He was sent packing.' Don't confuse with 'send a package'.

Spanish: echar - despedir (informal) - mandar a volarPortuguese (BR): mandar embora - despacharPortuguese (PT): mandar embora - pôr na ruaChinese (Simplified): 赶走 - 让…卷铺盖走人Chinese (Traditional): 趕走 - 讓…卷鋪蓋走人Hindi: बाहर निकाल देना - चलता कर देना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: يطرده - يبعدهBengali: বিছিন্ন করে দেওয়া - তাড়িয়ে দেওয়াRussian: выгнать - выставить за дверьJapanese: 追い出す - 追い払うVietnamese: đuổi đi - tống cổ điKorean: 쫓아내다 - 내쫓다Turkish: kovmak - kapı dışarı etmekUrdu: نکال دینا - بھگا دیناIndonesian: mengusir - menyuruh pergi

Example Sentences

The boss sent him packing after he was late again.

basic

If you break the rules, they'll send you packing.

basic

She was rude, so we sent her packing.

basic

When the salesman wouldn't stop talking, I sent him packing.

natural

After he cheated, his friends sent him packing.

natural

I thought the interview went well, but they sent me packing.

natural