TIGHTの意味、ぎっしり詰まった、(予算などが)厳しい

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2010.04.26

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Today's Lesson
TIGHT (SCHEDULE)   ぎっしり詰まった(スケジュール)、(予算などが)厳しい

Explanation

  • If a schedule, budget, etc., is tight, there is little or no extra time, money, etc., available.
  • スケジュールや予算などについて tight と言うと、空いている時間や使うことができるお金などが、ほとんど、または全く余っていない、という意味になります。

TIGHT (SCHEDULE)

examples

  1. I'm on a rather tight schedule this week. Perhaps we could schedule something for next week instead?
  2. Our budget has never been this tight before. We've really had to tighten our belts.
  3. a: Were you able to see any of the sights while in London?
    b: No, I didn't have a chance to. Time was very tight.
  4. (spokesperson for an NGO that's helping fight hunger)
    Even though money is tight, people continue to donate generously.
  5. With credit so tight, it's hard for many small businesses to get the loans they need to get started.

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