crowd in on somebody

crowd in on somebody
ˌcrowd ˈin (on sb) | ˌcrowd ˈinto sth derived
(of thoughts, questions etc.) to fill your mind so that you can think of nothing else

Too many uncomfortable thoughts were crowding in on her.

Memories came crowding into her mind.

Main entry:crowdderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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