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pack it in, to pack it inTo cease doing something, especially a job, hobby, or endeavor. Once he was no longer able to keep his hand steady, Tom knew he had to pack it in as a surgeon. Video games have gotten too expensive and time-consuming—I think I'm ready to pack it in.See also: packpack it in 1. Fig. to quit trying to do something; to give up trying something and quit. I was so distressed that I almost packed it in. I've had enough! I'm going to pack it in. 2. Fig. to go to bed. Good night. It's time for me to pack it in. We drove to a hotel and packed it in.See also: packpack it inStop working or abandon an activity, as in Let's pack it in for the day. This usage alludes to packing one's things before departing, and during World War I became military slang for being killed. It also is used as an imperative ordering someone to stop, as in Pack it in! I've heard enough out of you. In Britain it is also put as pack it up. [Colloquial; early 1900s] See also: packpack it in stop what you are doing. informalSee also: packˌpack it ˈin (informal, especially British English) stop doing something: Your guitar playing is getting on my nerves. Pack it in, will you? ♢ I didn’t like my last job so I packed it in.See also: pack pack it in Informal To cease work or activity: Let's pack it in for the day.See also: packpack it in, toTo give up; to stop trying. This term originated in the early twentieth century, and during World War I became military slang for dying. It alludes to packing one’s bags prior to departure. A definition appeared in Soldier and Sailor Words (1925): “To stop. To give up. To finish. To die.”See also: pack |