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Pack it in Meaning in English

expression

ˈpæk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
PAK-it-IN
pˈæk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪn
PAK-it-IN

释义

A British informal expression meaning to quit, give up, or stop doing something, especially because you are tired or it's not working.

用法与细微差别

Very informal and chiefly British; rarely used in American English. Commonly used to talk about quitting jobs, ending effort, or simply stopping an activity. Can also mean to stop working for the day ('let's pack it in and go home'). Not literal—don't confuse with packing bags.

例句

After two hours of trying, he decided to pack it in.

basic

She was tired, so she told everyone to pack it in for the day.

basic

If you don't like your job, maybe it's time to pack it in.

basic

Alright everyone, let's pack it in and grab some dinner.

natural

I was going to fix the car myself, but I had to pack it in after making things worse.

natural

Sometimes you just have to pack it in and try again tomorrow.

natural