squeeze out
verb- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeeze, out. · Near-synonym: push out· Squeeze out some toothpaste and put it on your toothbrush.
- (sports) To force (a competitor) out of one of a limited number of winning positions by taking over that position or a higher one. · Near-synonym: force out· I auditioned and I would have had the role, but I got squeezed out by a more experienced actor.
- (business) To oust (someone, especially shareholders).
- To obtain (a difficult victory) in a competition. · Near-synonym: eke out· The team managed to squeeze out a win in the final minutes.
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