chuck in
The phrase "chuck in" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe either contributing something or giving up on an activity.
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Definition
B2Group Activities
(informal, slang)To contribute or add something, often as part of a group effort.
Example
- Everyone decided to chuck in a few dollars for the birthday gift.
B2Personal Decisions
(informal, slang)To quit or give up on an activity or effort.
Example
- After years of working in the same job, he finally decided to chuck it in.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chuck in":
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