make ends meet  

Also "make both ands meet". To earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need.

Many families struggle to make ends meet these days.

make ends meet by Wildflower87 March 8, 2009

to make ends meet 

It means to be able to pay all of your expenses.

In order for my family to make ends meet, my daughter started babysitting.

to make ends meet by Brazidas December 21, 2016