Scrape through Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹeɪp/ /ˈθɹu
SKRAYP-THROO
skɹˈeɪp/ /θɹˈuː
sk-RAYP-thROO
Definição
To barely succeed at something, especially a test or difficult situation; to pass with the smallest possible margin.
Uso & 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
Frases de Exemplo
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