Definition
to manage to survive or contend with a situation, typically having only the minimum required resources, such as finances.
勉强度日；勉强应付
During this economic crisis, they can only get by.
在这场经济危机中，他们只能勉强度日。
Even though her salary is low, she always manages to get by with the bills.
即使她的薪水很低，她总是能勉强应付账单。
I have to work hard just to get by.
我必须努力工作才能勉强度日。