chuck it in
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To stop doing something completely — like quitting your job or giving up a project
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To decide to stop doing something, especially a job or long-term activity, out of frustration or a desire for change
"After ten miserable years in finance, she finally chucked it in and retrained as a teacher."
Usage notes
Primarily British English. 'It' is fixed and does not refer to a specific object — this is an idiomatic fixed phrase. Interchangeable with 'pack it in'. Often used when someone is frustrated or has had enough. Not used in formal contexts.
Commonly used with
job relationship course career project whole thing
Forms
Base
chuck it in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chucks it in
he/she/it
Past simple
chucked it in
yesterday
Past participle
chucked it in
have + pp
-ing form
chucking it in
continuous
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