Scratch Along (Verb)
Meaning
Manage one's existence barely; "I guess I can squeeze by on this lousy salary".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She managed to scratch along on the small stipend she received from her parents while looking for a job.
- With the rising rent and decreasing income, he had to scratch along just to afford basic necessities.
- They had to scratch along after losing their main source of income due to the economic downturn.
- He had been scratching along for years, barely making ends meet, until he landed his dream job.
- The artist struggled for years to scratch along, but eventually gained recognition and financial stability.