Phrase guide

full to the gills

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Completely or overly full.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • Even though the room was full to the gills with people, they managed to push enough people aside to open up a small dance floor.

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Antonyms: none provided

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