tight as a drum

Adjective

not-comparable

(simile) Completely tight. / Wholly free from leaks, cracks, etc.

Japanese Meaning

全く隙間がなく、完全に締まっている / 漏れや亀裂が全くなく、完全に密閉されている

What is this buttons?

After the crew finished lashing it down, the tent's canvas was tight as a drum.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

作業員たちがロープでしっかり固定した後、そのテントのキャンバス地はぴんと張っていた。

Details

Sense（1）

(simile) Completely tight.

Sly and the Family Stone sound entirely futuristic – like everyone else they have malfunctioning gear, but they “hurry up and play to avoid hanging you up”. Bang! Straight into Sing a Simple Song. Tight as a drum. Everyday People, a No 1 hit just a few weeks earlier, is a festival high point.

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