cheek by jowl

Adverb

 * 1) In very close physical proximity, crowded together.
 * 2)  In very close or intimate association.
 * 1)  In very close or intimate association.
 * 1)  In very close or intimate association.
 * 1)  In very close or intimate association.

Adjective

 * 1) Tightly packed.

Usage notes

 * The similar expression implies a cozy, romantic situation, while cheek by jowl implies rather the opposite, being cramped or crowded.
 * cheek by jowl is chiefly British, while cheek to jowl is chiefly American usage.
 * The adverb is usually written in the unhyphenated version, while the adjective is usually hyphenated.

Translations

 * Finnish: vieri vieressä, kylki kyljessä
 * French: joue contre joue,
 * German: dicht beieinander, auf Tuchfühlung
 * Swedish: hopträngd,