tight squeeze
A small amount of space shared by numerous people or things
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The small elevator is a tight squeeze for four people.”
“We had to fit all our luggage into the tiny car, which made for a very tight squeeze during the long drive.”
“Although the historic theater was charming, the narrow rows of wooden seats proved a tight squeeze for the audience members throughout the long performance.”
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hang tight
To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time.
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sit tight
To wait patiently; to take no action; to remain quiet or relatively motionless.
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squeeze one out
To break wind.
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tight lips
Of a person, silence or reticence.
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tight ship
A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.
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tight spot
A difficult position.
Last updated August 10, 2026