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packed to the rafters

idiom
Meaning

Completely full (of things, of stuff); packed; stuffed.


Examples
SIMPLE

The small basement is packed to the rafters with old boxes.

CONTEXTUAL

The concert hall was packed to the rafters, leaving no room for anyone else to stand.

COMPLEX

Although the library archives were packed to the rafters with dusty manuscripts, the researcher remained determined to find the missing document.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    packed to the gills

    Completely packed; very full or crowded.

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