sends someone packing

A form of send someone packing — To expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force out; (from a job or employment position) to fire.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of send someone packing
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