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get by

fairly common

verb

1.

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”
2.

pass or move in front of

  • “Bride”
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3.

escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action

  • “She gets away with murder!”
  • “I couldn”

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