survival

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Idioms (4)

keep the lights on
CEFR B2

to do just enough work to keep a business running, without growth or improvement

Neutral
last man standing
CEFR C1

the only survivor of a fight, consolidation, or market shakeout

Neutral
back against the wall
CEFR B1

in a desperate situation with few options left

Informal
live paycheck to paycheck
CEFR B2

to spend all of each salary before the next one arrives, with no savings

Neutral