squeeze by meaning

UK /skwiːz baɪ/ US /skwiz baɪ/ 2 syllables

squeeze by (verb): manage one's existence barely.

Definition of squeeze by

  1. manage one's existence barely
    • I guess I can squeeze by on this lousy salary

    Synonyms: scrape along, scrape by, scratch along, squeak by, rub along

    Type of: cope

How to pronounce squeeze by

squeeze by is pronounced /skwiːz baɪ/ in British English and /skwiz baɪ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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