Get By (on Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Get By (on Something) Idiom mean?

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get by (on something) What does get by (on something) mean?	to be able to satisfy your needs with a certain amount of something (usually related to money)	The man is able to get by on his salary because he does not spend much money.
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golden opportunity What does "golden opportunity" mean?	an excellent and rare opportunity	The hot weather was a golden opportunity for the ice cream seller to make money.

burst in on (someone or something) What does "burst in on (someone or something)" mean?	to enter a room and interrupt someone or some activity	The woman burst in on the meeting just as it started.
sniff out (someone or something) What does "sniff out (someone or something)" mean?	to locate someone or something	The police dog worked hard to sniff out the bank robber.
rag What does "rag" mean?	ugly clothing
plop What does "plop" mean?	put or place something in some location
change of pace What does "change of pace" mean?	a temporary change in one's routine	We decided to go to the lake for a change of pace and to get away from our busy schedules.
save one`s breath What does "save one`s breath" mean?	to keep silent because talking will do no good	"You can save your breath and not bother talking to him. He never listens to anyone."

take the cake What does "take the cake" mean?	to be the best or worst of something	The behavior of the young girl takes the cake. It is terrible.
tri's What does "tri's" mean?	triceps (muscles on the back of the arm)

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Get By (on Something) Idiom