manage on

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

To survive or cope with a limited amount of money, resources, etc.

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Examples (10)

  • I don't know how they manage on only £100 a week.
  • She has to manage on a very tight budget this month.
  • We can manage on less if we cut down on expenses.
  • How do you manage on such little sleep every night?
  • He learned to manage on his own after moving out.
  • They might struggle to manage on a single income.
  • With careful planning, we should be able to manage on what we have.
  • It's hard to manage on a limited pension.
  • Despite the challenges, they always manage on what they're given.
  • Can you manage on the supplies until next week?