To pack down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to pack down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-03 10:11

Meaning of To pack down (redirected from pack down )

Pack down American slang

A noun or pronoun can be used between "pack" and "down."

To compress anything by pressing, pushing, or tamping it downward. 

As more snow fell, the bottom layer was packed down into ice.

She usually packs her lips down.

To squeeze something into a container so that it takes up less room

You should pack the clothes down in the suitcase so it will hold more.

Grammar and Usage of Pack down

Verb Forms

  • packed down
  • packing down
  • packs down
  • to pack down

The verb "pack" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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