Set 8 · Study 1 / 5
Exitto have just enough money to be able to pay for your needs
Many employees at the lowest end of the payscale need to work the extra hours to make ends meet.
Set 8 of Business covers 5 words: make ends meet, pay back, cut back, buy out, add up to. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to have just enough money to be able to pay for your needs
Many employees at the lowest end of the payscale need to work the extra hours to make ends meet.
to give back the money you borrowed
The company failed to pay back the loan and fell almost $17 million in debt.
to try to spend less money
It would be wise to cut back on your expenses so that you can save, invest and build real wealth.
take over ownership of companies and corporations
The company may be able to buy out some of their smaller competitors at more favorable terms.
be equal to
Your purchases add up to $205.32.