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Get by on Meaning in English

expression

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GET-bye-on, GIT-bye-on
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
get-BYE-on

释义

To manage to survive or live with only the minimum amount of something, such as money, food, or resources.

用法与细微差别

Informal and often used with a resource (get by on $500 a month). Implies it is difficult but possible. Often confused with 'get by,' which is more general and doesn't always specify what is limited.

例句

It’s hard to get by on so little money.

basic

Some families have to get by on only rice and beans.

basic

Can you get by on less sleep?

basic

When I was a student, I used to get by on instant noodles every week.

natural

Most people can’t get by on minimum wage here.

natural

We’re just trying to get by on what we have until payday.

natural