English · Phrasal verb Attested

sling it in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give up on a job; to quit or resign; to abandon an effort.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bỏ việc hoặc từ chức

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Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “sling it in” mean?

To give up on a job; to quit or resign; to abandon an effort.

Is “sling it in” formal or informal?

sling it in is generally dated, slang.