Squeeze out
verb
To force something out of a narrow or confined space.
She managed to squeeze out a few tears during the movie.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out tears
- squeeze out liquid
verb
To make room for something or someone by pushing or pressuring others to leave or move out.
Small businesses are often squeezed out by larger corporations.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out businesses
- squeeze out competition
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To get something, or to extract something, with difficulty.
I was able to squeeze out a bit of information from the secretive man.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out information
- squeeze out truth
verb
To get out of a tight or narrow space.
The cat managed to squeeze out from under the sofa.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out under
- squeeze out from
verb
To force something out of a narrow or confined space.
She managed to squeeze out a few tears during the movie.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out tears
- squeeze out liquid
verb
To make room for something or someone by pushing or pressuring others to leave or move out.
Small businesses are often squeezed out by larger corporations.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out businesses
- squeeze out competition
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To get something, or to extract something, with difficulty.
I was able to squeeze out a bit of information from the secretive man.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out information
- squeeze out truth
verb
To get out of a tight or narrow space.
The cat managed to squeeze out from under the sofa.
Often appears as...
- squeeze out under
- squeeze out from
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Often involves a manual action like pressing or twisting something to get a substance out.
She had to squeeze out the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.
Pro Tip 2/2Limited Quantity
Suggests that what's being extracted is small in amount or hard to get.
He could barely squeeze out a small drop of glue from the container.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Often involves a manual action like pressing or twisting something to get a substance out.
She had to squeeze out the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.
Pro Tip 2/2Limited Quantity
Suggests that what's being extracted is small in amount or hard to get.
He could barely squeeze out a small drop of glue from the container.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Action
Often involves a manual action like pressing or twisting something to get a substance out.
She had to squeeze out the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.
Pro Tip 2/2Limited Quantity
Suggests that what's being extracted is small in amount or hard to get.
He could barely squeeze out a small drop of glue from the container.
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