| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get by [ɡet baɪ] | survive or manage with difficulty |
Other meanings
- to deal with life despite limited resources
- to manage in a situation without much help
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get by"
- I don’t earn much, but I can still get by.
- With a little English, you can get by when traveling in Europe.
- She managed to get by on only a few hours of sleep.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get through
to finish or survive something difficult
get along with
have a good relationship with someone
get behind
fail to do something on time
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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