Just FWIW... * eke out -- extend something by stretching it or using less. * eek -- a noise of surprise or fear, stereotypically used upon seeing mice. https

Just FWIW... * eke out -- extend something by stretching it or using less. * eek -- a noise of surprise or fear, stereotypically used upon seeing mice. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/eke--out https://www.dictionary.com/browse/eke--out