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
See also:
  • 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