chuck in
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To include something extra for free, or to stop doing a job or activity you've been doing
Literal meaning: To chuck (throw) something into a container or situation
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To add something extra to an offer or deal, often at no additional cost
"If you buy the laptop today, we'll chuck in a free mouse and keyboard."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To quit a job, course, or activity, especially one you have been doing for a while
"He finally chucked in his office job and moved to the countryside to paint."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
British English. Has two distinct senses: (1) adding something to a deal at no extra cost — similar to 'throw in'; (2) quitting a job or giving something up — similar to 'pack in'. Sense 2 is especially common in British colloquial speech.
Commonly used with
job course relationship extra item deal free gift
Forms
Base
chuck in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chucks in
he/she/it
Past simple
chucked in
yesterday
Past participle
chucked in
have + pp
-ing form
chucking in
continuous
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