Hanapin
Piliin ang wika ng diksyunaryo
hand-to-mouth
01
isang kahig, isang tuka
describing a situation where income is just sufficient to cover basic needs
Disapproving
Informal
Mga Halimbawa
Despite working full-time, the family lived a hand-to-mouth existence, struggling to cover basic expenses like rent and groceries.
Sa kabila ng pagtatrabaho nang full-time, ang pamilya ay namuhay ng isang araw isang kahig, nahihirapang tustusan ang mga pangunahing gastusin tulad ng upa at groceries.
The artist, passionate about their craft, led a hand-to-mouth lifestyle, relying on occasional sales of their artwork to make ends meet.
Ang artista, na masigasig sa kanyang sining, ay namuhay ng isang hand-to-mouth na pamumuhay, umaasa sa paminsan-minsang pagbebenta ng kanyang sining para mabuhay.
