Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to make ends meet

idiom

/tuː meɪk ɛndz miːt/

Definition

To manage one’s financial resources in a way that covers all expenses.

Examples

After losing his job, he struggled to make ends meet until he found a new source of income.
Many families find it challenging to make ends meet in today’s economy.

Meaning

This phrase refers to the ability to balance income and expenditures, ensuring that one does not run out of money before the next payday or income is received.