How to Pronounce "get by"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
GET-by or GIT-by
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈaɪ
get-BY
Definition
To manage to live or do something with the limited money, resources, or skill you have.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-by or GIT-by
UK
get-BY
Listen in Context
It's hard to get by on so little money.
I can get by with my basic English.
Many families get by with just one income.
Sometimes you just have to get by until things get better.