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squeeze in

squeeze in

Date: Apr 22 2010

Themes: Romance, Time

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

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“We try to squeeze in a little smooch here and there, or a little note to say I love you.”

- Actress Jessica Alba talking about how she and her husband make time for each other. (hollyscoop dot com)

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

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make time for something in a busy schedule

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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For a young couple with busy careers and a new baby, it can be hard to find time for romance. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are both successful Hollywood actors, and they recently had a baby girl. So they have to squeeze in special one-on-one time whenever they can.

Luckily, giving someone a kiss on the cheek or a little card that says I love you doesn’t take a lot of time. You can squeeze it in even if you have a busy schedule. When you squeeze something in it doesn’t have to take up a big part of your day. You just have to clear a little bit of time for it. It’s important for couples to squeeze in some time for each other if they want to keep their romance going.

But there are so many different things we have to squeeze in every day. Between work, family, friends, exercise, eating and errands, you may feel like you don’t have time to squeeze in anything else. Not even a little quality time with your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife—who could also be called your main squeeze.

What things do you try to squeeze in to your schedule? Do you find it hard to squeeze in everything you want to do each day?

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

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“Let’s try to squeeze in some study time this weekend.”

“I hope I can squeeze in a Broadway show while I’m in New York.”

“The restaurant is going to be really packed tonight, but they’ll try to squeeze in a reservation for us.”

“Thanks for squeezing me in. I know you’re busy right now.”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

Dannyhiga To spare some time to do something.
by Dannyhiga
lclaytonl I think it's about find out time for something (in this case, i think they haven't time to see each other often)...
by lclaytonl
kiri10 Squeeze in is all about finding time for somebody despite of busy schedule.
by kiri10
when it's difficult to find time to do sth
by Miss Talant
eun ah eventhough they were very busy, they try to have a time for each other.
by eun ah
Gellerke find a little time
by Gellerke
Lubna Alyy have time to do something,even if you are busy.
by Lubna Alyy
Gipsy Girl It means to take any available moment to do something important for us.
by Gipsy Girl

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mobinm

mobinm

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

When you look at her/ him eyes kindly and smilingly for a moment without says to each other.

02:00 PM Jan 15 2017 |

Kozaka

Pakistan

The process of giving knowledge is very necessary and compulsory. The skills are used paperseditingservice.com under the instructions of the teachers and intellectuals. The political development is ensured with this method and system.

09:47 AM Aug 06 2015 |

Marcelolic

Marcelolic

Brazil

I always are able to squeeze something in that I want ;) For instance,If I'm dating I always put my girlfriend as priority in my life even if my day is very busy :)

11:03 PM May 26 2010 |

vivivi^^

vivivi^^

China

 im hoping to squeeze a week in somewhere with my f

 but difficult to squeeze in…

04:55 AM Apr 26 2010 |

mossavi

mossavi

Afghanistan

that is a great thing to do.

10:44 AM Apr 25 2010 |

Romio79

Romio79

Russian Federation

Me too))

07:02 PM Apr 24 2010 |

nuna2300

nuna2300

Thailand

I try to squeeze in my lesson on ebaby everyday..

09:28 AM Apr 24 2010 |

zoebaby

zoebaby

China

i hope i can squeeze in checking ebaby everyday,cause don't know maybe i will fail to open it next time…most parts from this site are "go super",really wish i could put everything in my mind before verything go superFrown

08:44 AM Apr 24 2010 |

rosendo

rosendo

Mexico

hi

09:53 PM Apr 22 2010 |

jaq

El Salvador

To use the most someone or something.

05:20 PM Apr 22 2010 |

spacedragon

Brazil

crap …it doesnt work !!!!!

03:09 PM Apr 22 2010 |

lclaytonl

lclaytonl

Brazil

Oh, I'm a winner too!...hahaha…

Nowadays, it's hard to meet people with time enough to do simple and relaxing things. The every-day rush we're in don't let us enjoy things enough! And I'm not talking just about time to spend with soul mates, but also time for movies, plays or even to listen to a music and relax. Perhaps it's a 2000's necessary skill to know how to squeeze in time for these things…

02:57 PM Apr 22 2010 |

juanlara

Mexico

get time in a busy scheduled

02:39 PM Apr 22 2010 |

Miss Talant

Russian Federation

Oh, I’m a winner :D

01:27 PM Apr 22 2010 |

Alarm

Alarm

China

It means to find out time for something as we can .

04:12 AM Apr 22 2010 |

Ahshan

Ahshan

China

for example : I have to squeeze in a little bit of time for tonight,s axamination,

03:41 AM Apr 22 2010 |

Ahshan

Ahshan

China

squeeze in

means that you have to make some time for something more important even you are qiute busy right now!

03:39 AM Apr 22 2010 |

jejo

jejo

United States

squeeze in is nice word to learn.Laughing

 

Everyone needs sometime to squeeze in something especially when you very busy with something.

I usualy squeeze in to make time to spend with my wife. it doesn't take a long time. You could say nice word with some kisses which won't take 5 minuets. Smile

 

Squeeze in is a very good strategy to manage the time and to relaxe.

 

 

03:36 AM Apr 22 2010 |

Shendan

Shendan

China

In my opinion,squeezing in some time in our busy life is something wonderful,it makes us feel relaxed and happy.We should treasure our life and live it well.Try our best,go,go,go!

02:36 AM Apr 22 2010 |

fared2you

fared2you

Canada

stealing time or chance to do things while it seems so busy to do

02:28 AM Apr 22 2010 |

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