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be packing (heat)

To have one or more firearms, especially handguns, currently on one's person. I wouldn't go near that guy if I were you. I hear he's packing! I make sure I'm always packing heat when I go through this part of town.

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pack heat

To have one or more firearms, especially handguns, currently on one's person. Everyone in that gang packs heat, so I'd steer clear of them if I were you! I make sure I'm always packing heat when I go through this part of town.

See also: heat, pack

pack on the pounds

To put on weight quickly, especially a large or excessive amount. Wow, Jim really packed on the pounds on while he was on his sabbatical. I'm trying to pack on the pounds so I can make it on the football team this fall!

See also: on, pack, pound

send someone packing

Fig. to send someone away; to dismiss someone, possibly rudely. I couldn't stand him anymore, so I sent him packing. The maid proved to be so incompetent that I had to send her packing.

See also: packing, send

send somebody packing

to tell someone to go away There were some kids at the door asking for money, but I sent them packing. He got caught cheating on the test and was sent packing.

Usage notes: often said about someone you are annoyed with

See also: packing, send

send somebody packing

  (informal)

to tell someone to go away, usually because you are annoyed with them There were some kids at the door asking for money, but I sent them packing.

See also: packing, send

send someone about his or her business

Also, send someone packing. Dismiss someone abruptly, as in They always ring the bell at suppertime, asking for signatures, but I send them about their business , or The owner caught Jack taking small items from the store and sent him packing. The first term, which in effect tells people to tend to their own affairs, was first recorded in 1768; the variant, alluding to telling people to pack their bags and leave, was first recorded in 1594. Also see send away.

See also: business, send

packing a gun

tv. carrying a gun. The crook was packing a gun and carrying a knife in his hand.

See also: gun, packing

send packing

To dismiss (someone) abruptly.

See also: packing, send