Definition
to manage to survive or contend with a situation, typically having only the minimum required resources, such as finances.
勉強度日；勉強應付
During this economic crisis, they can only get by.
在這場經濟危機中，他們只能勉強度日。
Even though her salary is low, she always manages to get by with the bills.
即使她的薪水很低，她總是能勉強應付帳單。
I have to work hard just to get by.
我必須努力工作才能勉強度日。