Phrasal Verb - Eke Out
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.Definition
to manage to achieve something, especially with great difficulty or effort, by finding ways to save money, time, or energy, often by reducing expenses or making minor adjustments.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She had to eke out a living from her part-time job and social security. |
| 2 | The family had to eke out what little they had for Christmas. |
| 3 | They struggled to eke out a living in the city with its high cost of living. |
| 4 | He had to eke out an income from freelancing work. |
| 5 | The couple tried to eke out a romantic evening despite the noisy neighbors. |
| 6 | The non-profit organization had to eke out donations from generous donors. |
| 7 | The space station had to eke out fuel to avoid running out of resources. |
| 8 | The winner had to eke out a narrow victory in the election. |
| 9 | The restaurant had to eke out a profit by cutting costs and increasing efficiency. |
| 10 | The government had to eke out funds to repair the damage from the hurricane. |