pack it in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To cease; to give up; to stop trying.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pack it in” mean?
To cease; to give up; to stop trying.
Is “pack it in” formal or informal?
pack it in is generally slang.