to barely have enough money to survive
vivir con lo justo para sobrevivir (vivir con lo justo para sobrevivir)
"Many laborers live from hand to mouth every day."
"Muchos trabajadores viven con lo justo para sobrevivir cada día." (muchos trabajadores viven con lo justo para sobrevivir cada día)
to change direction strategically to achieve success
to be the first to do something or lead the way
to keep changing your mind about something
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
to start an argument intentionally
to perform well in a difficult situation