la traduzione della parola "Make ends meet"

make (both) ends meet

/mˌeɪk bˈəʊθ ˈɛndz mˈiːt/

/mˌeɪk bˈoʊθ ˈɛndz mˈiːt/

to make (both) ends meet

FRASE

vivere con gli introiti

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

to [make] (both|) ends meet definition and meaning

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.

Example

The movie portrayed a plebeian family's struggles to make ends meet in a working-class suburb.

The young man from a wealthy family was able to get into a prestigious university and receive job offers from top companies, while his less fortunate peers struggled to make ends meet.

The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet.