up sticks

Related to word: stick

Idiom

Definition

  1. To move all of one's possessions and relocate to a new place of residence.

    搬家遷居

    • Due to work commitments, they decided to up sticks and move to another city.

      由於工作上的承諾,他們決定搬家並搬到另一個城市。

    • Tired of the city's hustle and bustle, they chose to up sticks and move to the countryside.

      厭倦了城市的喧囂,他們選擇搬家搬到鄉下。

    • After the economic downturn, many families were forced to up sticks and leave their familiar neighborhoods.

      經濟衰退後,許多家庭被迫搬家離開熟悉的社區。