squeeze in
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
informal
Meaning: To fit into a tight schedule
挤进紧张的日程
Meter en una agenda apretada
きつい予定に押し込む
빡빡한 일정에 끼워 넣다
To make time for something despite being very busy.
尽管非常忙碌仍为某事腾出时间。
Hacer tiempo para algo a pesar de estar muy ocupado.
非常に忙しいにもかかわらず何かのための時間を作ること。
매우 바쁜 상황에서도 무언가를 위한 시간을 만드는 것.
Base verb: squeeze
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle
Examples
- Can you squeeze me in? 你能把我挤进日程吗?¿Puedes hacerme un hueco?予定に入れてもらえますか?저 일정에 넣어 주실 수 있나요?
- I squeezed in a quick workout. 我挤出时间快速锻炼了一下Me las arreglé para hacer un entrenamiento rápido短い運動をなんとか予定に入れた짧은 운동을 어떻게든 끼워 넣었어.
- Let me see if I can squeeze it in. 让我看看能不能挤出时间Déjame ver si puedo hacerle hueco入れられるかどうか確認してみます넣을 수 있는지 확인해 볼게.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: scheduling, busy, tight
Tone: urgent
✓ Do Say
- Squeeze it in挤进去Meterlo como seaなんとか入れる끼워 넣다
Origin & History
From squeezing something into a tight space.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
More From This Topic
run out of
★★★★★
To have no more of something
hold up
★★★★★
To delay or cause a delay
catch up
★★★★★
To reach the same level or meet with someone
hurry up
★★★★★
To do something faster
run late
★★★★★
To be behind schedule
keep up
★★★★★
To maintain the same pace or level
More from Time & Scheduling
Practice "squeeze in" on WordLoci
Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free