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get by

get by

 
See:
get
part of speech: phrase
definition: to survive or keep going at the most basic level.
We never had much money, but we had enough to get by.His grades are not the best, but he's getting by at school at least.I don't know how I would have gotten by without your help.Many people have barely enough money to get by.My illness has been hard to bear, but your friendship has always helped me get by.