ENGLISH
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take up too much room

idiom
Meaning

to fill a large amount of space so that there is not enough left for other things.


Examples
SIMPLE

These big boxes take up too much room in the hallway.

CONTEXTUAL

I want to buy a new sofa, but this old one takes up too much room in the living area.

COMPLEX

The massive oak desk took up too much room, leaving the small study feeling cramped and difficult to navigate.

Last updated April 22, 2026