lug in
To carry something really heavy inside, like when you struggle to bring big boxes into your house.
Meanings
To carry a heavy, awkward, or cumbersome object into a room or building with noticeable effort.
"We had to lug in all the boxes of supplies before the store opened."
To bring something undesirable or burdensome into a situation or space.
"Why did you lug in all that extra paperwork? We're trying to keep this meeting short."
Informal and colloquial. The verb 'lug' already implies difficulty and heavy weight, so 'lug in' adds the directional element of moving something inside. Common in everyday spoken English. Often used with large or awkward objects like furniture, groceries, equipment.
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