to live from hand to mouth

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To Live from Hand to Mouth

Definition: To live in extreme poverty, having just enough money or resources for basic necessities and always struggling to make ends meet.

Example Sentences:

After losing his job, John had to live from hand to mouth for several months.
As an artist, she enjoyed her creative freedom but often had to live from hand to mouth.
The sudden medical expenses left the family living from hand to mouth.
Despite working long hours, he could only manage to live from hand to mouth due to the high cost of living.
With no savings or support, they had no choice but to live from hand to mouth.

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