be jammed solid

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

to be so blocked that nothing can move

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Examples (10)

  • The traffic was jammed solid on the bridge.
  • The railway tracks were jammed solid after the accident.
  • During rush hour, the subway cars are always jammed solid with commuters.
  • The ancient lock was jammed solid and wouldn't turn.
  • After the concert, the exit gates were jammed solid with people.
  • The printer mechanism was jammed solid with crumpled paper.
  • Heavy snowfall caused the roads to be jammed solid for hours.
  • His schedule was jammed solid with appointments all week.
  • The old filing cabinet drawer was jammed solid and difficult to open.
  • The engine part became jammed solid, halting the entire operation.