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You can get the definition of this idiom here.
Can we say that this is just the same as "to eke out a living" ?
Thanks for replies in advance!
I thought you were right, but I confirmed it too. It's "barely managing", also "making something last by being frugal".
I thought you were right, but I confirmed it too. It's "barely managing", also "making something last by being frugal".
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