to the gills

phrase

: as full or as much as possible
a suitcase packed to the gills

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As fans of the series know well by now, every episode of Outer Banks is packed to the gills with twists, turns, motorcycle chases, police standoffs, knife fights, high-stakes heists, and more. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 William Shakespeare was a fount of dramatic innovation, his plays stuffed to the gills with memorable characters and scenarios. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

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“To the gills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20gills. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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