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make ends meet
to have just enough money to live
In more detail
(idiom) to have enough money to pay for your basic needs and expenses, especially when money is limited or tight
Examples
- She works two jobs to make ends meet and support her family.
- With the rising cost of living, many families struggle to make ends meet.
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