get by

v 1: come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just

a gallon of gas." [syn: {cope}, {make out}, {make do}, {contend},

{grapple}, {deal}, {manage}]

2: pass or move in front of; "Bride's Biscuit got by the other

dogs to win the race"

3: escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a

forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!" "I couldn't

get out from under these responsibilities" [syn: {get off},

{get away}, {get out}, {escape}]