packed like sardines

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

/pækt laɪk sɑːˈdiːnz/ /pækt laɪk sɑɹˈdinz/ En-us-packed like sardines.oga En-au-packed like sardines.ogg

Referring to sardines packed closely together in a tin (or can).

cheek to jowl

sardinewise not enough room to swing a cat packed to the gills

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