squeeze in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Find time or space for something with difficulty
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“Can you squeeze me in tomorrow?”
“Can you squeeze me in before closing?”
Don't confuse with
Squeeze in means find time or space for something with difficulty. Squeeze through means pass through a narrow space with difficulty.
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squeeze through
A contrast learners often mix up
Pass through a narrow space with difficulty
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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