get by

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get by Definition

• (v) come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
• (v) pass or move in front of; "Bride''s Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race"
• (v) escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn''t get out from under these responsibilities"

get by Synonyms

• contend
• cope
• deal
• escape
• get away
• get by
• get off
• get out
• grapple
• make do
• make out
• manage