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Send somebody packing

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Negative Implication

The phrase often implies disapproval or rejection of the person being sent away.

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After cheating in the game, the player was sent packing.
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Informal Tone

Used in casual conversation, it's not suitable for formal contexts like business or diplomatic discussions.

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He was always late, so the boss sent him packing.
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Authority and Power

The person doing the 'sending' has authority or power over the other.

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The teacher sent the unruly student packing from class.
Visual representation of the word "Send somebody packing"

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