Make Ends Meet
- Make Ends Meet
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still moderately used, mainly in formal or written contexts, but its usage is declining in informal conversations.
- Literal Meaning: To join two ends of something together, typically to connect or tie them.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To have just enough money to pay for the basic needs and expenses, without having any extra money.
- After losing her job, Sarah struggled to make ends meet and had to rely on her savings.
- The family had to make ends meet by cutting back on unnecessary expenses and living frugally.
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