How to Pronounce "make ends meet"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɛndz/ /ˈmit
MAYK ENDZ MEET
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɛndz/ /mˈiːt
MAYK ENDZ MEET
Definition
To have enough money to pay for your basic living expenses, often used when discussing financial difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɛndz/ /ˈmit
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɛndz/ /mˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK ENDZ MEET
UK
MAYK ENDZ MEET
Listen in Context
It's hard for many families to make ends meet.
After losing his job, he struggled to make ends meet.
She works two jobs to make ends meet.
We have to budget carefully if we want to make ends meet this month.