| 词组 | send someone packing |
| 释义 | Idiom send someone packing Theme: DISMISSAL - EJECT to send someone away; to dismiss someone, possibly rudely.I couldn't stand him anymore, so I sent him packing.The maid proved to be so incompetent that I had to send her packing. Idiom send someone packingsend (someone) packing informal to tell someone to go away, usually because you are annoyed with them.There were some kids at the door asking for money, but I sent them packing. send (one) packingTo dismiss or send one away rudely or abruptly. When it became clear he was only interested in making a profit for himself, we sent him packing. I was only five minutes late, but the boss sent me packing nonetheless. send someone packingINFORMALCOMMON If someone sends another person packing, they tell them very forcefully to leave a place, or to leave their job. The footballer was sent packing after a very public row with the coach. Lowe sent him packing after finding out about his lies. send someone packingmake someone leave in an abrupt or peremptory way. informal |
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