send (one) packing

To 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 packing

INFORMAL

COMMON 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 packing

make someone leave in an abrupt or peremptory way. informal

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So you may decide to send someone packing with a note attached saying "they're yours".

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If you're in the business of hanging people in a prison, you probably don't need an arithmetic reckoner from time to time on how much gravity you require to send someone packing.

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Don't be afraid to send someone packing. It means passing through the room where the kids have gathered every few minutes.

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