meaning of "make ends meet"

[Black Joker]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #21 "Expressions with make", question 2

I've been working hard for the last few months trying to make ends meet, but something I'm not even expecting always comes up and I have to pay for it.

(a) make enough money to pay for expenses
(b) survive
(c) meet my family's needs
(d) make good business

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #21 "Expressions with make", answer 2

I've been working hard for the last few months trying to make enough money to pay for expenses, but something I'm not even expecting always comes up and I have to pay for it.

Correct answer: (a) make enough money to pay for expenses
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meaning of "make ends meet"

Black Joker

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