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

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像沙丁鱼一样挤在一起, 挤得水泄不通
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.
地铁车厢里挤满了人,我们像沙丁鱼一样挤在一起。
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At the concert, everyone was packed like sardines near the stage.
在演唱会上,每个人都像沙丁鱼一样挤在舞台附近。