squash into (something)
squash into (something)
1. To fit in(side of something) very snugly or compactly. We all had to squash into his tiny truck. I know the bag looks small, but the sleeping bag squashes into it without a problem.
2. To force or compel someone or something to fit inside of something by crushing, compressing, or compacting them or it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "squash" and "into." I only have one suitcase, so I always have to squash all my clothes into it whenever I travel. They tried to squash 40 of us into that dinky little classroom.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
squash something into something
and squash something into press or mash something into something. she squashed the clay into the mold. she squashed in the clay and started to make a bowl.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- squash into
- squash in
- bag that!
- What’s in the bag!
- What's in the bag?
- parcel
- bag and baggage