Squeeze from
verbs
To extract or obtain something from a particular source with difficulty or force.
She managed to squeeze a confession from him.

Often appears as...
- squeeze information from
- squeeze time from
verbs
To compress something to bring out juice or other liquid substance from it.
I am squeezing juice from the oranges.

Often appears as...
- squeeze juice from
- squeeze oil from
verbs
To extract or obtain something from a particular source with difficulty or force.
She managed to squeeze a confession from him.

Often appears as...
- squeeze information from
- squeeze time from
verbs
To compress something to bring out juice or other liquid substance from it.
I am squeezing juice from the oranges.

Often appears as...
- squeeze juice from
- squeeze oil from
Definition 1 of 2

Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a difficult process of getting information or concessions.

The journalist had to squeeze the truth from the elusive politician.
Force Implied
Implies that effort or pressure is needed to obtain something from someone or a situation.

He squeezed a few more dollars from the budget.
Not Always Physical
Doesn't always involve physical action; can be a psychological or social force.

She finally squeezed an apology from her brother.
Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a difficult process of getting information or concessions.

The journalist had to squeeze the truth from the elusive politician.
Force Implied
Implies that effort or pressure is needed to obtain something from someone or a situation.

He squeezed a few more dollars from the budget.
Not Always Physical
Doesn't always involve physical action; can be a psychological or social force.

She finally squeezed an apology from her brother.
Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a difficult process of getting information or concessions.

The journalist had to squeeze the truth from the elusive politician.
Force Implied
Implies that effort or pressure is needed to obtain something from someone or a situation.

He squeezed a few more dollars from the budget.
Not Always Physical
Doesn't always involve physical action; can be a psychological or social force.

She finally squeezed an apology from her brother.
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