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send someone packing Fig. to send someone away; to dismiss someone, possibly rudely. I couldn't stand him anymore, so I sent him packing. The maid proved to be so incompetent that I had to send her packing. See also: send send somebody packing (informal) to tell someone to go away, usually because you are annoyed with them There were some kids at the door asking for money, but I sent them packing. See also: send send somebody packing to tell someone to go away There were some kids at the door asking for money, but I sent them packing. He got caught cheating on the test and was sent packing. Usage notes: often said about someone you are annoyed with See also: send How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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