Narrow squeak Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for humorous or dramatic effect. It usually refers to escaping danger or failing by a very small margin. Common with phrases like 'That was a narrow squeak!' or after serious events.
Spanish: por poco - por los pelosPortuguese (BR): por um triz - por poucoPortuguese (PT): por um triz - por poucoChinese (Simplified): 死里逃生 - 勉强逃过一劫Chinese (Traditional): 死裡逃生 - 勉強逃過一劫Hindi: बाल-बाल बचनाArabic: بشق الأنفس - نجاة بصعوبةBengali: অল্পের জন্য বেঁচে যাওয়াRussian: чудом избежать - на волоске от...Japanese: 危うく助かる - きわどいところで逃れるVietnamese: thoát hiểm trong gang tấc - suýt nữa thì…Korean: 간신히 피함 - 아슬아슬하게 모면함Turkish: ucuz atlatmak - kıl payı kurtulmakUrdu: بال بال بچناIndonesian: hampir celaka - lolos tipis
Example Sentences
That was a narrow squeak—we almost missed the train.
basic
We had a narrow squeak when the car stopped just in time.
basic
It was a narrow squeak, but our team won the game.
basic
Narrow squeak, huh? I seriously thought we were going to get caught in that storm.
natural
It was a narrow squeak, but everything worked out fine in the end.
natural
He called it a narrow squeak when he realized how close he came to hitting the tree.
natural