Phrasal Verb - Getting By
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.Definition
- Managing to survive or exist, especially with great difficulty or in a minimal way.
- Making do with what is available, often in a makeshift or improvised way.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've been getting by on just a few hours of sleep each night. |
| 2 | They were struggling to get by on their meager wages. |
| 3 | He managed to get by without a car in the city. |
| 4 | Despite the hardships, they continued to get by. |
| 5 | The refugees were getting by with the help of aid organizations. |
| 6 | She was getting by on a diet of instant noodles and canned food. |
| 7 | They were getting by with the bare essentials. |
| 8 | He couldn't get by without his morning coffee. |
| 9 | They had to get by without electricity for several days. |
| 10 | She was getting by, but she knew she couldn't continue like this. |