to manage to stay alive or survive
gérer pour rester en vie ou survivre
"He worked day and night just to keep body and soul together."
"Il a travaillé jour et nuit juste pour rester en vie."
Endure a difficult situation until it improves.
a period of difficulty or trouble
As I understand; based on what I know
a useless or hopeless pursuit
someone very experienced at something
to openly show one's emotions or feelings