Meaning of 'Not enough room to swing a cat'
What does the saying 'Not enough room to swing a cat' mean?
Idiom: Not enough room to swing a cat
Meaning:
If a room is very small, you can say that there isn't enough room to swing a cat in it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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