pack it in
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They possessed the best scorer in NBA history at the controls of a sizzling offense in a loud arena against a team that had every reason to pack it in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
"One day I just kind of realised it was going too far. My dad said to me, 'What are you doing with your life? You really need to pack it in.'"
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
After struggling with the thing for a while, you might decide to just pack it in and go back to the old, dumb, reliable model.
From Slate ● May 16, 2024
Should the Kraken expect to pack it in or ride it out?
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
“Sure,” I said, being completely agreeable because I figured he was ready to pack it in.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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