Pronunciation: /skwidz ˈmɪdəl ði/
noun a person or group that is financially struggling due to rising costs and stagnant wages
A1 The squeezed middle refers to the group of people who are neither rich nor poor.
A2 In many societies, the squeezed middle is struggling to make ends meet.
B1 Government policies often target the squeezed middle to provide financial support.
B2 The squeezed middle class is facing increasing economic challenges in today's globalized world.
C1 The concept of the squeezed middle has become a topic of debate among economists and policymakers.
C2 The squeezed middle is often overlooked in discussions about income inequality.
article a word that is used to indicate a specific noun (in this case, 'the' is used before 'squeezed middle' to specify which group is being referred to)
A1 The squeezed middle struggles to make ends meet.
A2 The squeezed middle class is feeling the effects of economic downturn.
B1 The squeezed middle often feels overlooked by government policies.
B2 The squeezed middle faces challenges in balancing work and family responsibilities.
C1 The squeezed middle is a term used to describe those in a certain income bracket.
C2 The squeezed middle refers to the group of individuals who are neither wealthy nor in poverty.
formal The squeezed middle, referring to those in the middle income bracket, often faces financial challenges due to rising living costs.
informal The squeezed middle, meaning people with average incomes, are feeling the pinch with increasing expenses.
slang The squeezed middle, the folks in the middle earning range, are really feeling the money squeeze.
figurative The squeezed middle, like a sandwich being pressed, is caught between the wealthy and the poor in terms of financial stability.
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