squeeze in

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal

Meaning: To fit something into a tight schedule

在紧张的日程中挤出时间
Encajar algo en una agenda apretada
忙しいスケジュールに無理やり入れる
빡빡한 일정에 끼워 넣다

To find time for something when very busy.

在非常忙碌时找到时间做某事。
Encontrar tiempo para algo cuando se está muy ocupado.
とても忙しい時に何かの時間を見つけること。
매우 바쁜 일정 속에서 시간을 만들어 내는 것을 말한다.
Base verb: squeeze
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I can squeeze in a quick meeting.
    我能挤出时间开个短会
    Puedo hacer un hueco para una reunión rápida
    短い会議なら入れられる
    짧은 회의 하나는 끼워 넣을 수 있어.
  2. She squeezed in a workout.
    她挤出时间锻炼了一下
    Se hizo un hueco para entrenar
    彼女はなんとか運動の時間を作った
    그녀는 운동 시간을 어떻게든 만들었다.
  3. Can you squeeze me in today?
    今天能给我挤出个时间吗?
    ¿Puedes hacerme un hueco hoy?
    今日どこかに私を入れてもらえる?
    오늘 저 좀 끼워 넣어 줄 수 있어요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: schedule, busy, fitting

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

  • Squeeze in
    挤出时间
    Hacer un hueco
    なんとか入れる
    억지로 시간을 내다

Origin & History

From fitting something into a tight space.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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