The origin of the idiom "make ends meet" is uncertain, but it dates back to at least the 17th century and is thought to have originated from accounting or financial terminology. It is used to describe the act of managing one's finances in a way that allows them to cover all their expenses with their available income, without going into debt or experiencing financial hardship.

What is the origin of the idiom "make ends meet" and when to use it?

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to [make] (both|) ends meet

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ make (both) ends meet“ im Englischen

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