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Definition get by in British English

get by phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to have just enough of something such as money or knowledge so that you can do what you need to do

Example

My arithmetic isn't very good, but I get by.

Example

I couldn't possibly get by on £500 a month.

Example

You could probably get by with that computer, but a more powerful one would be better.

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Definition get by in British English