get by — to manage to survive or continue in a situation, especially with limited resources
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to manage to survive or continue in a situation, especially with limited resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet baɪ/
Korean meaning: 간신히 살아가다, 근근이 버티다
Korean pronunciation: **겟** 바이
Example Sentences
- My salary is low, but I can get by if I don't eat avocado toast every day.
- He can get by in French, but don't expect him to discuss quantum physics.
- Students often get by on instant noodles and dreams.
get by
VERB//ɡet baɪ//
to manage to survive or continue in a situation, especially with limited resources
to manage to survive or continue in a situation, especially with limited resources
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고대 영어 'gietan'(얻다)과 'bi'(근처에)가 합쳐져서 '근처에서 얻어내다' 즉 '간신히 해내다'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“My salary is low, but I can get by if I don't eat avocado toast every day.”
“He can get by in French, but don't expect him to discuss quantum physics.”
“Students often get by on instant noodles and dreams.”
“Excuse me, I need to get by to catch my train.”
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