Meaning:
A very small or cramped space.
Examples:
- The attic was so small there wasn't enough room to swing a cat.
- The tiny apartment felt like a sardine can; there wasn't enough room to swing a cat.
- His mind was so cluttered with thoughts, there wasn't enough room to swing a cat.
- Trying to work on this tiny desk is like trying to swing a cat in a phone booth.
- I'm so packed in this car, I don't think I could even swing a kitten.
- The cramped closet was so small, you couldn't even swing a cat without hitting something.
- This room is even smaller than the one we saw yesterday. There's no way you could swing a cat in here.
- His schedule is so packed, there's not enough room to swing a cat, let alone relax.
- His heart was so full of love, there wasn't enough room to swing a cat.
- The tiny bathroom was barely big enough to swing a cat, let alone take a bath.
- I'm so packed in this elevator, I don't think I could even swing a mouse.
- The cramped kitchen was so small, you couldn't even swing a cat without knocking over a pot.
- This apartment is even smaller than the one we saw yesterday. There's no way you could swing a cat in here.
- His mind was so cluttered with thoughts, there wasn't enough room to swing a cat.
- Her heart was so full of joy, there wasn't enough room to swing a cat.
- The tiny bedroom was barely big enough to swing a cat, let alone sleep comfortably.
- I'm so packed in this car, I don't think I could even swing a mouse.
- The cramped living room was so small, you couldn't even swing a cat without hitting a piece of furniture.
- This house is even smaller than the one we saw yesterday. There's no way you could swing a cat in here.
- His schedule is so packed, there's not enough room to swing a cat, let alone take a break.