shut sth tight

Frequency: 6.522.0 per million words

To close something (like eyes or a door) completely and firmly.

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Examples (10)

  • Shut your eyes tight and make a wish.
  • The cold wind made him shut the window tight.
  • Don't forget to shut the refrigerator door tight to keep the food fresh.
  • She shut her lips tight, determined not to reveal the secret.
  • To prevent spills, always shut the bottle cap tight.
  • He had to shut his fists tight to control his anger.
  • The security guard shut the main gate tight at midnight.
  • After filling it, shut the container tight to avoid contamination.
  • She will shut the drawer tight to ensure nothing falls out.
  • The child shut her eyes tight during the scary part of the movie.