packed like sardines
US /pækt laɪk sɑːrˈdiːnz/
UK /pækt laɪk sɑːrˈdiːnz/

1.
sardalya gibi istiflenmiş, tıklım tıklım
to be crowded very closely together in a small space
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The subway car was so full, we were packed like sardines.
Metro vagonu o kadar doluydu ki sardalya gibi istiflenmiştik.
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At the concert, everyone was packed like sardines near the stage.
Konserde herkes sahnenin yakınında sardalya gibi istiflenmişti.