eke out

Related to eke out: participating, disposed of, reminisces

eke out

1. To use something sparingly in an attempt to preserve it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "eke" and "out." Until somebody finds us shipwrecked here, we’ll have to eke out all the supplies we have.

2. To obtain something through hard work or effort. A noun or pronoun can be used between "eke" and "out." In addition to my full-time job, I started doing some freelance work and can now eke out my rent payment.

3. To manage to do something successfully immediately before a deadline or in the last remaining amount of time. A noun or pronoun can be used between "eke" and "out." Thanks to two goals in the third period, we were able to eke out a win.

eke something out

to extend something; to add to something. He worked at two jobs in order to eke his income out. He managed to eke out a living.

eke out

1. Supplement, make last, as in The survivors eked out their food and water until they were rescued. [Late 1500s]

2. Get with great difficulty or effort, as in The soil was terrible but they managed to eke out a living by rotating crops. [Early 1800s]

See also: out

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

See also:

involve with
involve with (someone or something)
involved with
arrange for
arrange for some time
arrange some music for
back into
back into (someone or something)
add in
angle

References in periodicals archive

That's exactly what the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force did in Florida's Miami-Dade County last fall, helping to eke out an electoral victory on a treacherous civil fights issue.

War isn't a gay issue. (last word)

Despite their almost identically permed hair, however, these women have managed to eke out a modicum of individuality.

Paul Shambroom. (Reviews: New York)

Their pursuit of wealth and the ends towards which it drives them, are situated within the difficult relationship between Althea and Graceful Whiteside, a daughter of the successful, all-black town of Greenwood, who must eke out an existence of life as a domestic in a white world.

Fire in Beulah

Often, a national chain will take space in Brooklyn Heights, not necessarily eyeing the profits, which can be hard to eke out at $75 to $120 per square foot, but more to serve as a billboard for the franchise or the brand - in other words, a form of advertising.

Downtown Brooklyn retail market is booming

While the indigenous Alberta film and television industry is reeling from the impact of Premier Ralph Klein's decision to get out of the biz, the crews are staying active, and with the help of Deputy Prime Minister, Sheila Copps, some shows like the very popular North of 60 may just eke out another season.

From sea to sea (Canadian films)

DEREK SHAW is currently leading the trainers' standings on the all weather and can eke out a fourth consecutive victory from Epidaurian King at Southwell.

Horse Racing: King looks a Shaw thing

Merlin and his true love Hallia are insufferably soppy, and much of the plot is contrived just to eke out the story.

Barron, T.A. The wings of Merlin

All that conjecture may seem a bit much to eke out of observations of water vapor around a carbon-rich star, comments theorist Alan R Boss of the Carnegie Institution of Washington (D.C.).

Senior star may have comets

"Our country cannot remain prosperous and dynamic if we continue to over-tax and overburden American production; if we continue to search only for ways to eke out revenue from sources that are fast drying up," said Faris.

Realty companies campaign to repeal IRS tax code

Challenge modes and collectibles eke out a little more fun from the game.

Fight like an Egyptian; Games

They can also eke out information about the wavelike distribution of individual electrons within the sample's surface.

Electrons rock and roll in nanotubes

Despite these and other recent acts of intolerance, though, gay men and lesbians continue to eke out significant gains in the fight for equality.

Motor City blues

Shortening could help iguanas eke out an existence in El Nino years, Wikelski speculates.

Famine reveals incredible shrinking iguanas

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释义	eke out Related to eke out: participating, disposed of, reminisces eke out 1. To use something sparingly in an attempt to preserve it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "eke" and "out." Until somebody finds us shipwrecked here, we’ll have to eke out all the supplies we have. 2. To obtain something through hard work or effort. A noun or pronoun can be used between "eke" and "out." In addition to my full-time job, I started doing some freelance work and can now eke out my rent payment. 3. To manage to do something successfully immediately before a deadline or in the last remaining amount of time. A noun or pronoun can be used between "eke" and "out." Thanks to two goals in the third period, we were able to eke out a win. See also: out Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. eke something out to extend something; to add to something. He worked at two jobs in order to eke his income out. He managed to eke out a living. See also: out McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. eke out 1. Supplement, make last, as in The survivors eked out their food and water until they were rescued. [Late 1500s] 2. Get with great difficulty or effort, as in The soil was terrible but they managed to eke out a living by rotating crops. [Early 1800s] See also: out The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: involve with involve with (someone or something) involved with arrange for arrange for some time arrange some music for back into back into (someone or something) add in angle References in periodicals archive That's exactly what the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force did in Florida's Miami-Dade County last fall, helping to eke out an electoral victory on a treacherous civil fights issue. War isn't a gay issue. (last word) Despite their almost identically permed hair, however, these women have managed to eke out a modicum of individuality. Paul Shambroom. (Reviews: New York) Their pursuit of wealth and the ends towards which it drives them, are situated within the difficult relationship between Althea and Graceful Whiteside, a daughter of the successful, all-black town of Greenwood, who must eke out an existence of life as a domestic in a white world. Fire in Beulah Often, a national chain will take space in Brooklyn Heights, not necessarily eyeing the profits, which can be hard to eke out at $75 to $120 per square foot, but more to serve as a billboard for the franchise or the brand - in other words, a form of advertising. Downtown Brooklyn retail market is booming While the indigenous Alberta film and television industry is reeling from the impact of Premier Ralph Klein's decision to get out of the biz, the crews are staying active, and with the help of Deputy Prime Minister, Sheila Copps, some shows like the very popular North of 60 may just eke out another season. From sea to sea (Canadian films) DEREK SHAW is currently leading the trainers' standings on the all weather and can eke out a fourth consecutive victory from Epidaurian King at Southwell. Horse Racing: King looks a Shaw thing Merlin and his true love Hallia are insufferably soppy, and much of the plot is contrived just to eke out the story. Barron, T.A. The wings of Merlin All that conjecture may seem a bit much to eke out of observations of water vapor around a carbon-rich star, comments theorist Alan R Boss of the Carnegie Institution of Washington (D.C.). Senior star may have comets "Our country cannot remain prosperous and dynamic if we continue to over-tax and overburden American production; if we continue to search only for ways to eke out revenue from sources that are fast drying up," said Faris. Realty companies campaign to repeal IRS tax code Challenge modes and collectibles eke out a little more fun from the game. Fight like an Egyptian; Games They can also eke out information about the wavelike distribution of individual electrons within the sample's surface. Electrons rock and roll in nanotubes Despite these and other recent acts of intolerance, though, gay men and lesbians continue to eke out significant gains in the fight for equality. Motor City blues Shortening could help iguanas eke out an existence in El Nino years, Wikelski speculates. Famine reveals incredible shrinking iguanas
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