The small elevator is a tight squeeze for four people.
tight squeeze
idiomA small amount of space shared by numerous people or things
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.