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tight squeeze

idiom
Meaning

A small amount of space shared by numerous people or things


Examples
SIMPLE

The small elevator is a tight squeeze for four people.

CONTEXTUAL

We had to fit all our luggage into the tiny car, which made for a very tight squeeze during the long drive.

COMPLEX

Although the historic theater was charming, the narrow rows of wooden seats proved a tight squeeze for the audience members throughout the long performance.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    hang tight

    To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time.

  2. 02

    sit tight

    To wait patiently; to take no action; to remain quiet or relatively motionless.

  3. 03

    squeeze one out

    To break wind.

  4. 04

    tight lips

    Of a person, silence or reticence.

  5. 05

    tight ship

    A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.

  6. 06

    tight spot

    A difficult position.

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