tight squeeze
The phrase "tight squeeze" is commonly used to describe situations with limited space or time, often implying difficulty but not impossibility.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A situation where there is very little space, making it hard to fit or move.
Example
- It'll be a tight squeeze, but we can all fit in one car.
B2General
(informal)A situation where there is very little time to complete something, making it challenging.
Example
- We have a tight squeeze to finish this project on time.
Similar
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