send packing

/sɛnd ˌpækɪŋ/
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Definitions of send packing
  1. verb
    stop associating with
    synonyms: dismiss, drop, send away
    drop
    terminate an association with
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    can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate
    terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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