A NARROW SQUEAK

A narrow squeak is an escape, often achieved at the last moment, or an achievement that is only just attained.

 Examples:

 “A Staffordshire bull terrier called Jasmine had a narrow squeak after swallowing a four-inch rubber duck - which stayed in her stomach for a full nine months.”

 “It was a narrow squeak, but the captain managed to make up time over the Atlantic – meaning that the plane arrived a whisker under four hours late, triggering a lower rate of compensation for the passengers: €300 rather than €600.”

 “The manager was frank enough after the narrow squeak against Bournemouth to admit he had been worried about losing his job but clearly thought a couple of home wins would restore confidence.”


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