cheek by jowl

idiomPart ofcheek

cheek by jowl — idiom

1. placed or living very close together, often in a way that feels crowded or uncom

1.idiom
Definition

placed or living very close together, often in a way that feels crowded or uncomfortable

Example

In the old city, houses stood cheek by jowl along narrow, winding streets.

Passengers sat cheek by jowl on the crowded train during the morning rush hour.