live out of a/(one's) suitcase

live out of a/(one's) suitcase

To only have the clothes and personal items in one's suitcase(s) available to one. I'm on the road for three months at a time for work, so I've gotten pretty used to living out of a suitcase. Sarah's been living out of her suitcases in her brother's apartment ever since getting evicted from her house.
See also: live, of, out, suitcase
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

live out of a suitcase

Fig. to stay very briefly in several places, never unpacking one's luggage. I hate living out of a suitcase. For my next vacation, I want to go to just one place and stay there the whole time.
See also: live, of, out, suitcase
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

live out of a suitcase

live or stay somewhere on a temporary basis and with only a limited selection of your belongings, typically because your occupation requires a great deal of travelling.
See also: live, of, out, suitcase
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • live out of a suitcase
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • pack up
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  • crumby
  • crummy
  • at one's door
  • at (one's) door
  • at door