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Scrape by

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Living Context

Use 'scrape by' to describe a tough situation where someone struggles financially.

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He had to scrape by on a minimum wage job.
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Financial Struggle

Implies significant effort to cover basic living expenses due to low resources.

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With rising expenses, they're finding it harder to scrape by.
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Survival Implication

Suggests a person is doing the minimum to stay afloat in life or maintain their status.

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She's scraping by each month, barely paying her bills.
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