How to Pronounce "narrow squeak"
expression
ˈnæɹoʊ/, /ˈnɛɹoʊ/ /ˈskwik
NAIR-oh SKWEEK
nˈæɹəʊ/ /skwˈiːk
NA-ruh SKWEEK
Definition
A situation in which you only just manage to avoid danger or failure; a close call.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnæɹoʊ/, /ˈnɛɹoʊ/ /ˈskwik
British English
nˈæɹəʊ/ /skwˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAIR-oh SKWEEK
UK
NA-ruh SKWEEK
Listen in Context
That was a narrow squeak—we almost missed the train.
We had a narrow squeak when the car stopped just in time.
It was a narrow squeak, but our team won the game.
Narrow squeak, huh? I seriously thought we were going to get caught in that storm.