scratch out a living

To manage to survive without much money at one's disposal. I just can't scratch out a living on the amount of money you're paying me, so I'll have to start looking for another job. I think you should go back to work, John, because the family can't scratch out a living on my job alone anymore.

See also: living, out, scratch

See also:

eke out a living
get pushed for money
become pushed for money
coin money
burn a hole in (one's) pocket
be pushed for money
be burning a hole in (one's) pocket
be burning a hole in your pocket
be pressed for money
be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.

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