Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

no-room-to-swing-a-cat

idiom
/nəʊ ruːm tuː swɪŋ ə kæt/
Definition
There is not enough space to move around.
Examples
  • The apartment was so small that there was no room to swing a cat.
  • After arranging the furniture, I realized there was no room to swing a cat in the living room.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a very cramped or small space where it’s difficult to move freely.
Synonyms
  • cramped
  • claustrophobic
  • small