The phrase 'to make ends meet' means to have just enough money to cover daily needs. It describes the ability to sustain oneself financially.
La frase 'to make ends meet' significa tener suficiente dinero para cubrir las necesidades diarias. Describe la capacidad de mantenerse económicamente.
| Idiom | to make ends meet |
|---|---|
| Definition | to have enough money for daily needs |
| Examples | - My grandfather was unemployed for many years so as you can imagine my grandparents found it hard to make ends meet. - I don't know how I'm going to make ends meet if the cost of food and petrol keeps going up. |
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