make ends meet
設法維持收支平衡；勉強維持生計
口語·描述經濟困難
英文釋義
to have enough money to cover basic expenses; to make a living or get by financially
例句
With three kids and a low salary, it's hard to make ends meet every month.
典故來源
源自16世紀會計術語，ends指賬目兩端，使收支平衡即維持生計。