make both ends meet
verb
Roget 803:
be rich
etc.
adj.;
roll in wealth,
roll in riches,
wallow in wealth,
wallow in riches.
afford,
well afford;
command money,
command a sum;
make both ends meet,
hold one's head above water.
become rich
etc.
adj.;
strike it rich;
come into a sum of money,
receive a windfall,
receive an inheritance,
hit the jackpot,
win the lottery;
fill one's pocket
etc.
(treasury)
802;
feather one's nest,
make a fortune;
make money
etc.
(acquire)
775.
enrich,
imburse.
worship the golden calf,
worship Mammon.
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Roget 817:
be economical
etc.
adj.;
practice economy;
economize,
save;
retrench,
cut back expenses,
cut expenses;
cut one's coat according to one's cloth,
make both ends meet,
keep within compass,
meet one's expenses,
pay one's way,
pay as you go;
husband
etc.
(lay by)
636.
save money,
invest money;
put out to interest;
provide for a rainy day,
save for a rainy day,
provide against a rainy day,
save against a rainy day;
feather one's nest;
look after the main chance.
cut costs.
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