tight as a drum
The phrase "tight as a drum" is an idiomatic expression often used to describe something exceptionally taut or secure, much like the skin of a drum.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Exceptionally taut or stretched very tightly.
Example
- The new sail was tight as a drum, catching every bit of wind.
B2General
(informal)Completely secure, leaving no room for leaks or looseness.
Example
- You don't need to worry about the lid; it's tight as a drum.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tight as a drum":
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