Tìm kiếm
to make (both) ends meet
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to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs
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.
Ví dụ
With the new job offer, he hopes to make ends meet more comfortably in the coming months.
Despite working long hours, the single mother lived hand to mouth, barely making ends meet for her and her children.
Although they struggled to make ends meet, the Johnsons took pride in their children's academic achievements and aspirations.
She's working two part-time jobs to make ends meet, so she can ill afford any unexpected bills right now.
Despite having a job, she still falls below the breadline and struggles to make ends meet.