go tight

Frequency: 6.015.7 per million words

To suddenly become tight or tense.

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  • The rope suddenly went tight.
  • Her muscles went tight with anticipation as she waited for the results.
  • He pulled the knot, and it went incredibly tight.
  • His throat went tight, making it difficult to speak.
  • The elastic band around the package went tight as it absorbed moisture.
  • As the deadline approached, the team's schedule went tight.
  • The tent guy ropes went tight in the strong wind.
  • Her stomach went tight with fear as she heard the noise downstairs.
  • This mechanism will go tight if not lubricated regularly.
  • When the temperature drops, some materials tend to go tight.