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