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to squeeze out
01
exprimir, sacar
to press something in order to remove the liquid
Example
After washing the sponge, she squeezed out the excess water before putting it away.
Después de lavar la esponja, ella exprimió el exceso de agua antes de guardarla.
The chef demonstrated how to properly season tofu by gently squeezing out the water.
El chef demostró cómo sazonar adecuadamente el tofu exprimiendo suavemente el agua.
02
exprimir, arrancar
to gain something with considerable effort and difficulty
Example
The artist managed to squeeze out a living by selling small paintings at local markets.
El artista logró exprimir una vida vendiendo pequeñas pinturas en los mercados locales.
Despite the challenges, the team was determined to squeeze out a victory in the final minutes of the game.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo estaba decidido a arrancar una victoria en los últimos minutos del juego.
03
exprimir, eliminar
to make someone or something leave a position, place, etc.
Example
The new policies were designed to squeeze out corruption from the government.
Las nuevas políticas fueron diseñadas para eliminar la corrupción del gobierno.
Aggressive pricing strategies by large retailers can squeeze out smaller competitors.
Las estrategias de precios agresivos de los grandes minoristas pueden eliminar a los competidores más pequeños.
04
exprimir, sacar a presión
to cause something to come out in a squirt, often by applying pressure
Example
When you squeeze out the ketchup bottle, it dispenses in a neat stream.
Cuando exprimes la botella de ketchup, dispensa en un chorro ordenado.
The artist skillfully squeezed out paint onto the palette for the next stroke.
El artista exprimió pintura hábilmente en la paleta para la siguiente pincelada.
05
exprimir, sacar a presión
to use a tool to push something such as clay. icing. etc. through a small opening to shape them
Example
The chef expertly squeezed out intricate designs with the icing bag to decorate the cake.
El chef exprimió hábilmente diseños intrincados con la manga de icing para decorar el pastel.
The potter used a special tool to squeeze out clay in precise patterns, creating unique pottery.
El alfarero utilizó una herramienta especial para exprimir la arcilla en patrones precisos, creando cerámica única.
06
exprimir, sacar
to make someone to give one something such as money, information, etc.
Example
The scammer attempted to squeeze out personal details by posing as a bank representative.
El estafador intentó sacar detalles personales haciéndose pasar por un representante del banco.
The persistent debt collector tried to squeeze out payment from the struggling debtor.
El cobrador de deudas persistente intentó sacar el pago del deudor en apuros.
