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Pack out

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Event PopularityPlay
Used when an event is so well-attended that no more people can fit in the space. SlideThey had to turn away fans because the game packed out the stadium.
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Colloquial UsagePlay
Commonly used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing. SlideThe bar is busiest on Fridays; it's always packed out by 8 PM.
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Hyperbole CautionPlay
Avoid exaggerating when the place is not fully occupied. SlideWe shouldn't say the gallery was packed out if only half the tickets sold.