seem tight

Frequency: 7.238.1 per million words

To give the impression of being not loose, restricted, or strictly controlled.

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Examples (10)

  • The new jacket seems a bit tight across the shoulders.
  • This lid seems incredibly tight; I can't open it.
  • Our project deadline seems very tight this quarter.
  • With the current economic climate, the family budget will seem even tighter.
  • Security at the event will seem extremely tight due to recent incidents.
  • The knot seems so tight it's impossible to untie.
  • The schedule for the trip seemed quite tight, but we managed.
  • New regulations are coming, and the rules will seem much tighter.
  • Does this dress seem too tight on me?
  • Since losing his job, money has seemed exceptionally tight for him.