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SQUEAK BY

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Squeak By.

Squeak By - as a verb

Manage one's existence barely

Example: "I guess i can squeeze by on this lousy salary"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rub alongscrape alongscrape byscratch alongsqueeze by

Escape

Example: "She squeaked by me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squeak through

Example Sentences

"I managed to squeak by the security guard without being noticed."
"After a long struggle, she managed to squeak by her addiction and get her life back on track."
"He was able to squeak by the financial crisis by cutting down on expenses."
"I managed to squeak by with a passing grade on the final exam."
"Despite my lack of preparation, I was able to squeak by in the cooking competition."
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