ride bodkin

ride bodkin

obsolete To be squeezed tightly between two people while traveling, especially in a carriage. Pressed for time ahead of his appointment, the Duke was rather unceremoniously obliged to ride bodkin between the two daughters of his host.
See also: bodkin, ride
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ride bodkin

travel squeezed between two other people. dated
See also: bodkin, ride
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • sit bodkin
  • carriage and pair
  • carriage
  • press into
  • press (something) into (something)
  • packed (in) like sardines
  • packed in like sardines
  • packed like sardines
  • squashed (in) like sardines
  • press (something) onto (something else)