The phrase "squeezed out" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /skwizd aʊt/. The "s" in "squeezed" is pronounced as /skw/ due to the combination of the "s" and "q" which create a "skw" sound. "Out" is pronounced as /aʊt/ which is the sound of the diphthong "ou" followed by a "t" sound. The two words combined form a common idiom meaning to extract all that is possible or to eliminate something entirely through force or pressure.
Squeezed out is a verb phrase that refers to the action or process of forcibly removing or pushing someone or something out of a particular space, place, or situation. It typically implies a degree of pressure or force that is applied to achieve this displacement.
The term "squeezed out" can be used metaphorically to describe situations where individuals, groups, or ideas are marginalized or displaced by more dominant or influential forces. It conveys the notion that the individuals or groups being squeezed out may experience difficulty in maintaining their presence or influence due to the pressure applied by others.
Additionally, "squeezed out" can describe a situation in which resources or opportunities are limited, and some individuals find themselves excluded or unable to access those resources. This suggests that they have been metaphorically squeezed out of the situation, unable to benefit from the available options.
The phrase can also be used in a literal sense, such as someone being physically squeezed out of a crowded space or being forced to leave a certain area due to limited capacity.
Overall, "squeezed out" denotes a forceful displacement or exclusion, representing the removal of individuals, groups, or ideas from a desired location or situation.
The word "squeezed out" is a phrase composed of two separate words, each with its own etymology.
1. Squeezed:
The word "squeeze" originated from the Old English word "sqēosan" which means "to press together". Its etymology can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "skwesanan" and further to the Proto-Indo-European root *swek-, meaning "to cover, compress". This root is also connected to related words in other Indo-European languages, such as Old High German "quisan" and Latin "quassāre".
2. Out:
The word "out" originated from the Old English word "ūt", which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "ūt". This word denotes the idea of being outside or exterior to something.