American Idioms and Expressions

Squeak By (someone Or Something) Idiom

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squeak by (someone or something)
What does squeak by (someone or something) mean?		 to just barely get by someone or somethingI was able to squeak by the deadline and submit my scholarship application on time.

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let out (something)
What does "let out (something)" mean?		 allow to go out or escapeI let out our dog this morning and he hasn`t come home yet.
have (something) on (someone)
What does "have (something) on (someone)" mean?		 have information or proof that someone did something wrongI think that the police have something on the man and that is why he wants to quit his job.
give (someone) a free hand (with something)
What does "give (someone) a free hand (with something)" mean?		 to give someone complete control over somethingThe city gave the homeowners a free hand to plan the new playground.
fill (someone) in or fill in (someone)
What does "fill (someone) in or fill in (someone)" mean?		 to tell someone the details about something "I will fill you in later about our plans for the weekend."

What can I say?
What does "What can I say?" mean?		 I am at a loss for words"What can I say? I made a mistake and I'm sorry."
see (someone or something) as (something)
What does "see (someone or something) as (something)" mean?		 to consider someone as somethingMy friend sees me as an expert in financial matters although I am not.
play fair
What does "play fair" mean?		 avoid cheating avoid cheatingThe boxer was an honorable athlete and always played fair when he was in the boxing ring.

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