How to Pronounce "send packing"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛnd/ /ˈpækɪŋ
British English
sˈɛnd/ /pˈækɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEND-PAK-ing
UK
SEND-PAK-ing
Listen in Context
The boss sent him packing after he was late again.
If you break the rules, they'll send you packing.
She was rude, so we sent her packing.
When the salesman wouldn't stop talking, I sent him packing.