Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-cramp-someone's-style
idiom
/tə ˈkræmp ˈsʌmwʌnz staɪl/
Definition
To restrict someone’s freedom or ability to do what they want, often in a way that inhibits their enjoyment or creativity.
Examples
- She felt like her parents were cramping her style by imposing strict curfews.
- His constant questioning during the group project really cramped my style.
Meaning
This phrase implies that someone’s actions or presence is limiting another person’s expression or behavior.
Synonyms
- limit
- restrict
- stifle
- inhibit
