Meaning of tight as a drum | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Completely tight.
   not-comparable
2. Wholly free from leaks, cracks, etc.
   not-comparable

Examples

“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.”

“This boat is tight as a drum.”

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