What is another word for squeezing by?
Pronunciation: [skwˈiːzɪŋ bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
When it comes to expressing the idea of barely managing to do something, we have a few different options that can convey the same meaning as "squeezing by." One such phrase is "cutting it close," which suggests that the margin for error was very slim but ultimately successful. Another option is "scraping through," which implies that the situation may have been dicey or uncertain but was ultimately resolved in the right way. "Making it under the wire" has a similar connotation, suggesting that the deadline or window of opportunity was almost missed but ultimately achieved. Each of these synonyms can help to capture the idea of narrowly avoiding failure or disappointment.
