be pressed for space
be pressed for space
To have a small or limited amount of space available. I'd love to squeeze a few more chairs in here so you guys can sit down, but we're just too pressed for space.
See also: press, space
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be pressed/pushed for ˈmoney, ˈspace, ˈtime, etc.
have very little money, time, etc: I’ll have to do those letters tomorrow — I’m a bit pressed for time this afternoon. I’m afraid we’re a bit pushed for space in this office.See also: press, push
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be pushed for space
- (one's)/the main squeeze
- be (one's)/the main squeeze
- someone's main squeeze
- squeeze
- put the squeeze on
- put the squeeze on (one)
- put the squeeze on somebody
- put the squeeze on someone
- put the squeeze on someone/something