back to chicago

(1) To flee a bad situation, usually returning to where you are from.

(2) To return to your station at work

Background: Derives from ttrpg gameplay.

“I’ve never seen a barfight this bad, makes me wanna move right back to Chicago. Im not from Chicago, it’s just an expression.”

“That breakup was so bad he went right back to Chicago”.

“Thanks for meeting me for coffee to brief me on these files, Im gonna get back to Chicago and write up a report.”