How to Pronounce "been getting by"
expression
ˈbɪn/, /bən/, /bɪn/ /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/, /ˈɡɪtɪŋ/ /ˈbaɪ
BIN or buhn or BIN GET-ing or GIT-ing BY
bˈiːn/ /ɡˈɛtɪŋ/ /bˈaɪ
BEEN GET-ing BY
Definition
Means managing to survive, cope, or handle things, usually during a difficult period. Suggests things are not great, but you are managing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪn/, /bən/, /bɪn/ /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/, /ˈɡɪtɪŋ/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
bˈiːn/ /ɡˈɛtɪŋ/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIN or buhn or BIN GET-ing or GIT-ing BY
UK
BEEN GET-ing BY
Listen in Context
I've been getting by with a part-time job.
She's been getting by on a student budget.
We have been getting by without a car.
Honestly, I've just been getting by these days—nothing special.