1. In a tight spot 遇到麻煩;處境困難
In a difficult situation.
e.g. I’m in a really tight spot at work—I’m not sure I can finish all the projects on time!
2. Tight-lipped 守口如瓶的;不愿透露信息的
Good at keeping secrets, unwilling to share information.
e.g. The teacher is being very tight-lipped about the exam, so we don’t know what to study.
3. Tight-fisted 吝嗇的;貪婪的
Greedy, very unwilling to share.
e.g. My parents are so tight-fisted, they won’t even give me lucky money on the Spring Festival!
4. Tightwad 吝嗇鬼;小氣鬼
Someone who is very tight-fisted.
e.g. Bob is such a tightwad. He wouldn’t even lend me five mao so I could get some ice cream!
5. Run a tight ship (管理等)很嚴厲;嚴格管理,提高效率
To be a very well-organized and strict leader.
e.g. We can’t talk and play in Mrs. Smith’s class. She runs a really tight ship.