make (both) ends meet

make (both) ends meet
make (both) ends meet phrase
to have just enough money to buy the things that you need

Many students are finding it difficult to make ends meet.

Thesaurus: to have just enough moneysynonym
Main entry: end

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make (both) ends ˈmeet idiom
to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need

Many families struggle to make ends meet.

Main entry:endidiom

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