Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-ends-meet
idiom
/meɪk ɛndz mit/
Definition
To manage one’s financial resources so that one can pay for necessities.
Examples
- After losing his job, John had to find ways to make ends meet while looking for a new employment.
- She works two part-time jobs just to make ends meet each month.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of balancing income and expenditures, often used when discussing financial struggles.
Synonyms
- get by
- make do
- survive
