pull up stakes

verb

Meaning

To prepare to move one's (usually temporary) habitation, especially rapidly.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

up sticks(English)break camp(English)take one's hook(English)move house(English)skedaddle(English)hitch up(English)jump ship(English)make a move(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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