be tight
Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words
Used to describe a state of being not loose, restricted, or strictly controlled.
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- Those jeans are too tight for me.
- Security at the airport is still very tight.
- The knot was so tight that I couldn't untie it.
- Our budget is a bit tight this month.
- Time is often tight when working on multiple projects.
- The new regulations are quite tight on environmental protection.
- Her grip on his hand was surprisingly tight.
- The competition for the championship will be incredibly tight.
- His muscles were all tight after the intense workout.
- Make sure the seal on the container is tight to keep food fresh.