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get by in

Phrasal-verb Communication

Meaning

to manage to communicate in a language, though not perfectly

Example Sentences

"She can get by in Italian, but she’s not fluent."

Related Expressions

stay connected with

to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone

speak up on

to express one's opinion openly about a topic

check up on

to verify or ensure that something is being done correctly

spread out investment

to diversify investments to reduce risk

chalk up improvements

to credit progress achieved over time

lag behind

to respond slowly compared to expected speed