make ends meet
设法维持收支平衡；勉强维持生计
口语·描述经济困难
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自16世纪会计术语，ends指账目两端，使收支平衡即维持生计。