get by

to manage to live but with difficulty

Example Sentences:

University students often have to work hard to get by.

Mom: How are you doing? Do you have enough money.
Son: Well, I have to pay tuition, books, rent and food. I’m getting by.
Mom: Okay, I’ll send you some money.

Media and Links:

We’ll get by with a little help from our friends

Similar idioms:

1. scrape by
2. blow one’s money
3. food for thought