Phrase guide

pack one's bags

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To get ready to leave a place of living and leave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, informal

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pakata tavaransa — Translations
  • French: faire ses valises — Translations
  • French: plier bagage — Translations
  • Italian: fare le valigie — Translations
  • Italian: fare i bagagli — Translations
  • Italian: fare fagotto — Translations
  • Polish: przygotowywać się do wyprowadzki — Translations
  • Polish: przygotować się do wyprowadzki — Translations
  • Romanian: își face bagajele — Translations
  • Spanish: liar el hato — Translations
  • Spanish: liar el petate — Translations