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Vocabulary : Phrasal Verbs : J : jam into

jam into

Meaning: to force too many things or people into a small space

For example:

  • jam sth into sth How did you jam all that stuff into one small suitcase?

  • jam sb into sth In Tokyo, subway attendants jam as many passengers as possible into each carriage.

Nouns often used as indirect objects with
jam into: bag, suitcase, box, pocket, car, taxi, subway, train

Note: "Jam in" has the same meaning.

Quick Quiz:

If we have to jam stuff into a bag, it means the bag is
  1. too small
  2. too big
  3. too weak

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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