Make ends meet, phrase. to have enough money to buy what you need to live It’s not easy to make ends meet with a big family, but somehow we manage. (Cambridge Dictionary) to make ends meet means to pay for the things that you need to live. We had a hard time making ends meet. I had to work extra hours just to make ends meet. She can no longer make ends meet. [=she can no longer earn enough money for food, rent, etc.] when you have little money. (Britannica.com) to earn enough income to provide for basic needs The workers complained that on their present wages they could hardly make ends meet, let alone enjoy any luxuries. (Dictionary.com) #idioms #proverbs #slangwords 285 views20:59
