Squeak through Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwik/ /ˈθɹu
SQUEEK THROO
skwˈiːk/ /θɹˈuː
sk-WEEK throo
Definition
To barely succeed at something, often by a very small margin or with minimal requirements met.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for exams, competitions, or votes when success is barely achieved. Common collocations: 'squeak through the exam', 'squeak through the first round'. Implies luck or minimal effort. Do not use for easy or clear victories.
Spanish: lograr por los pelos - aprobar por pocoPortuguese (BR): passar por um triz - passar por poucoPortuguese (PT): passar por um triz - passar por poucoChinese (Simplified): 勉强通过 - 侥幸成功Chinese (Traditional): 勉強通過 - 僥倖成功Hindi: बहुत मुश्किल से पार करना - बड़ी मुश्किल से पास होनाArabic: ينجح بصعوبة - ينجو بأعجوبةBengali: কষ্টে পাস করা - অল্পের জন্য সফল হওয়াRussian: еле-еле пройти - с трудом справитьсяJapanese: かろうじて通過する - ギリギリ合格するVietnamese: vừa đủ vượt qua - thoát hiểm hẹpKorean: 간신히 통과하다 - 겨우 성공하다Turkish: ucu ucuna başarmak - zar zor geçmekUrdu: مشکل سے کامیاب ہونا - بمشکل پاس ہوناIndonesian: lolos dengan susah payah - nyaris gagal tapi berhasil
Example Sentences
I only squeaked through the final exam.
basic
Our team squeaked through to the next round.
basic
She squeaked through her driving test on the third try.
basic
We really thought we’d failed, but somehow we squeaked through in the end.
natural
He managed to squeak through by just one point.
natural
I can’t believe we squeaked through—that was way too close for comfort!
natural