Quart into a pint pot meaning
What does the saying 'Quart into a pint pot' mean?
Idiom: Quart into a pint pot
Meaning:
If you try to put or get a quart into a pint pot, you try to put too much in a small space. (1 quart = 2 pints)
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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