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hand-to-mouth
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日々の生活をわずかに支える, 基本的なニーズを満たす
describing a situation where income is just sufficient to cover basic needs
Example
Despite working full-time, the family lived a hand-to-mouth existence, struggling to cover basic expenses like rent and groceries.
The artist, passionate about their craft, led a hand-to-mouth lifestyle, relying on occasional sales of their artwork to make ends meet.
Many individuals working in low-wage jobs find themselves in a hand-to-mouth situation, with little financial security.
