Eke out

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verb

To get or make (a resource such as money or food) last longer or make just enough to manage.

We had to eke out our supplies as the weather conditions worsened.
Visual representation of "eke out" - To get or make (a resource such as money or food) last longer or make just enough to manage.

Often appears as...

  • eke out a living
  • eke out an existence
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Survival Essence

Used when stretching resources for survival or minimal comfort.

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During the siege, they had to eke out their food to survive.
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Frugality Context

Implies careful use of resources due to financial constraints, not abundance.

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I have to eke out my savings until I find a new job.
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Managing Scarcity

Reflects a situation of scarcity, rather than using resources wastefully.

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They eked out the remaining water, unsure when they'd find more.
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