squeak through
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
To just barely pass or get through something difficult
"He squeaked through his driving test on the third attempt with just one minor fault."
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Is Trump running out of options to end his so-called 'excursion' in Iran?
MS NOW · 10:01
even if it's able to squeak through the Senate,
Is Trump running out of options to end his so-called 'excursion' in Iran?
MS NOW · 9:58
Because even if this is able to squeak through the House,
WE PLAYED A GAME WITH THE BIGGEST AND SMALLEST NET IN THE WORLD
BarDown · 12:37
I feel like one's going to squeak through this side like from a bad angle.