live paycheck to paycheck

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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“A third of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, the survey found.”

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a rip-off Informal · CEFR B1

Something that is far too expensive for what it is.

back against the wall Informal · CEFR B1

in a desperate situation with few options left

bang for your buck Informal · CEFR B1

the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent

cost an arm and a leg Informal · CEFR B1

To be extremely expensive.

live it up Informal · CEFR B1

to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual

make ends meet Neutral · CEFR B1

To earn just enough money to cover your basic expenses.

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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