Getting by的意思

"Getting by" is an English phrase that means to manage or to survive with some level of difficulty or by doing just enough to avoid failure or disaster. It implies that someone is making progress or achieving their goals, but only just, and often with a lot of effort or by barely meeting the minimum requirements.

For example, a student who is passing their classes but not doing particularly well might say they are "getting by." Similarly, someone who is living paycheck to paycheck might say they are "getting by" financially, even though they are not thriving or saving money.

In some contexts, "getting by" can also mean to cope or to deal with a difficult situation, often by just trying to keep one's head above water.