The term 'BARELY MADE IT' can be expressed in two words: 'WHEW' (4 letters) and 'SQUEAKEDTHROUGH' (15 letters). The term 'WHEW' is an expression of relief, usually uttered after a difficult or stressful situation. The term 'SQUEAKEDTHROUGH' implies that something was just barely achieved, often with a narrow margin of success. Together, these two terms express the idea that something was achieved with great difficulty, but ultimately made it through.