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What does “live out of a suitcase” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
To travel so often that you don't properly unpack or settle
“I've been living out of a suitcase for months.”
From the B2 lesson Jet Lag and Culture Shock (travel idioms).
C1
To move frequently and never fully unpack or settle
“Touring musicians often live out of a suitcase for months.”
From the C1 lesson Home Sweet Home (home and settling down).
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What does “live out of a suitcase” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“live out of a suitcase” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 3 (Money, Food, Work and Travel) and Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 1 (Life, People and Places).
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