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Definition |
The income is barely enough to cover his expenses. |
Examples |
1) She was living paycheck to paycheck, barely making ends meet
each month. 2) I can't afford such an expensive car because I am
living paycheck to paycheck. |
Etymology |
The phrase likely originated in the mid-20th century, reflecting the
practice of relying on one's salary for immediate expenses without any
savings. |
Synonyms |
hand-to-mouth existence, financially strained |
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