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to make (both) ends meet
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to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs
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What is the origin of the idiom "make ends meet" and when to use it?
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.
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They have been on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet.
After losing his job and his savings, John found himself in a state of destitution, struggling to make ends meet.
She's been turning tricks for a few months now to make ends meet.
After losing his job, he began to feel the pinch, struggling to pay bills and make ends meet.
During the peak of the recession, many people were forced to live a dog's life, trying to make ends meet.
