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to make do
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to manage to continue doing something with only few available means or resources
Collocation
Informal
Example
When they ran out of ingredients for the recipe, they had to make do with what was in the pantry.
With no time to plan, they organized an impromptu picnic in the park, making do with whatever snacks they had on hand.
In a small apartment, they had to make do with the available space, using multifunctional furniture.
The budget cuts meant the school had to make do with outdated textbooks and limited supplies.
During the camping trip, they had to make do with minimal electricity, relying on solar chargers and lanterns.
