scrap by

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scrap by (phrasal verb)

Sense: To barely manage or survive financially or with minimal resources.

Example sentences:

Despite the difficult circumstances, she was able to scrap by and pay her bills.
During college, he had to scrap by with part-time jobs to cover his expenses.

Sense: To achieve something with great difficulty or effort.

Example sentences:

The team had to scrap by in the final minutes of the game to secure a victory.
Although he lacked experience, he managed to scrap by in the competition using sheer determination.

Sense: To get through or pass a difficult or challenging situation.

Example sentences:

They had to scrap by the strict security protocols to gain access to the secret facility.
The protagonist had to scrap by numerous traps and obstacles to reach the treasure.