Scrape through Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹeɪp/ /ˈθɹu
SKRAYP-THROO
skɹˈeɪp/ /θɹˈuː
sk-RAYP-thROO
Definition
To barely succeed at something, especially a test or difficult situation; to pass with the smallest possible margin.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrasal verb. Common with exams, competitions, or tough experiences. Implies success was barely achieved, often with stress. Don't use for major victories or easy wins.
Spanish: aprobar por los pelos - salir adelante por pocoPortuguese (BR): passar por pouco - mal conseguirPortuguese (PT): passar por um triz - mal conseguirChinese (Simplified): 勉强通过 - 好不容易通过Chinese (Traditional): 勉強通過 - 好不容易通過Hindi: कठिनाई से पास होना - मुश्किल से गुजरनाArabic: بشق الأنفس النجاح - يجتاز بالكادBengali: কষ্ট করে পাস করা - খুব কম ব্যবধানে উত্তীর্ণ হওয়াRussian: еле-еле пройти - едва сдатьJapanese: かろうじて合格する - ぎりぎりで切り抜けるVietnamese: qua được vừa đủ - vừa kịp vượt quaKorean: 간신히 통과하다 - 겨우 이기다Turkish: kıl payı geçmek - zar zor başarmakUrdu: مشکل سے گزرنا - بمشکل کامیاب ہوناIndonesian: hampir tidak lulus - lolos tipis
Example Sentences
He managed to scrape through the exam.
basic
We just scraped through the deadline.
basic
She was worried but she scraped through the interview.
basic
Honestly, I have no idea how I scraped through that final.
natural
We had a tough season, but somehow we scraped through to the playoffs.
natural
I was sick all week, so I just scraped through my assignments.
natural