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."
chuck it in
B2 informal intransitive
To quit or give up what you are doing (British informal fixed expression)
In plain English
To stop doing something completely — like quitting your job or giving up a project
What does "chuck it in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "chuck it in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
job relationship course career project whole thing
How to conjugate "chuck it in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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