squeak out
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Meaning · English
To achieve something by a small margin.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The AMA Pro Flat Track racing action was fast and furious at the Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend as the top ten riders finished within one second of each other, with flat track ‘Mile Specialist’ Willie McCoy squeaking out his first career Grand National victory after over 20 years of competi
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “squeak out” mean?
To achieve something by a small margin.
Is “squeak out” formal or informal?
squeak out is generally informal.