send someone packing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force out; (from a job or employment position) to fire.

Pronunciation

En-au-send someone packing.ogg

Word forms

send someone packing sends someone packing sending someone packing sent someone packing
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