What is another word for squeak by?
Pronunciation: [skwˈiːk bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Squeak by is a colloquial expression that means to barely pass or succeed in a difficult situation or challenge. There are several synonyms that can be used to express this meaning. Some of the suitable synonyms for squeak by are scrape through, just manage, scrape by, barely make it, barely scrape through, barely get by, and narrowly pass. All these phrases and expressions communicate the idea of barely meeting a requirement or achieving a goal with a slim margin. They can be used in various contexts such as education, sports, and business, to describe situations where success was achieved by a slim margin.
