Get by
/ˈɡɛt baɪ/
Get by
/ˈɡɛt baɪ/
The phrasal verb "get by" suggests managing with limited resources or in difficult circumstances. For instance, if you only have a small amount of money until your next paycheck, you might need to "get by" on a tighter budget than usual.
It's tough, but I manage to get by each month.
It's tough, but I manage to survive each month.
Many families just get by on a tight budget.
Many families just survive on a tight budget.
He gets by with a little help from his friends.
He survives with a little help from his friends.