Pack your bags

phrase

To put your clothes and other things into a suitcase or bag because you are going somewhere.

Mom told me to pack my bags for the trip.
Visual representation of "pack your bags" - To put your clothes and other things into a suitcase or bag because you are going somewhere

Often appears as...

  • pack your bags for the trip
  • pack your bags and leave
phrase

To prepare to leave a place or a situation.

If you can't respect others, pack your bags and go.
Visual representation of "pack your bags" - To prepare to leave a place or a situation

Often appears as...

  • pack your bags and go
  • pack your bags and leave

Usage tips

Disapproving

General,Idiomatic

phrase

To put your clothes and other things into a suitcase or bag because you are going somewhere.

Mom told me to pack my bags for the trip.
Visual representation of "pack your bags" - To put your clothes and other things into a suitcase or bag because you are going somewhere

Often appears as...

  • pack your bags for the trip
  • pack your bags and leave
phrase

To prepare to leave a place or a situation.

If you can't respect others, pack your bags and go.
Visual representation of "pack your bags" - To prepare to leave a place or a situation

Often appears as...

  • pack your bags and go
  • pack your bags and leave

Usage tips

Disapproving

General,Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "pack your bags"
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Travel Preparation

Used when planning to travel, often for enjoyable journeys or vacations.

Illustration for Travel Preparation
I can't wait for our holiday! Time to pack your bags!
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Temporary Stay

Suggests a short-term stay, as you might not pack everything you own.

Illustration for Temporary Stay
I'm just packing my bags for a weekend at the lake house.
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Positive Anticipation

Often expresses excitement about the upcoming trip or event.

Illustration for Positive Anticipation
The competition is next week—pack your bags, team!
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Travel Preparation

Used when planning to travel, often for enjoyable journeys or vacations.

Illustration for Travel Preparation
I can't wait for our holiday! Time to pack your bags!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Stay

Suggests a short-term stay, as you might not pack everything you own.

Illustration for Temporary Stay
I'm just packing my bags for a weekend at the lake house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Anticipation

Often expresses excitement about the upcoming trip or event.

Illustration for Positive Anticipation
The competition is next week—pack your bags, team!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Travel Preparation

Used when planning to travel, often for enjoyable journeys or vacations.

Illustration for Travel Preparation
I can't wait for our holiday! Time to pack your bags!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Stay

Suggests a short-term stay, as you might not pack everything you own.

Illustration for Temporary Stay
I'm just packing my bags for a weekend at the lake house.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Anticipation

Often expresses excitement about the upcoming trip or event.

Illustration for Positive Anticipation
The competition is next week—pack your bags, team!
Visual representation of the word "Pack your bags"

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