wedge into
Frequency: 6.90.8 per million words
to force something into a small space or position
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Examples (10)
- The delivery driver had to wedge the large box into the small elevator.
- She managed to wedge herself into the last remaining seat on the crowded bus.
- Don't try to wedge too many clothes into that suitcase; it won't close.
- He carefully wedged the small piece of wood into the gap to stop the table from wobbling.
- The cat tried to wedge its way into the narrow space behind the sofa.
- They had to wedge the heavy furniture into the new apartment through the narrow doorway.
- Can you help me wedge this book into the already full bookshelf?
- The reporter tried to wedge her microphone into the throng of people to get a quote.
- If you wedge this stone into the crack, it might prevent further damage.
- Despite the tight fit, the artist managed to wedge his entire exhibition into the small gallery space.