get by Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb come to terms with
contend; deal; cope; manage; grapple; make out; make do.
- We got by on just a gallon of gas
- They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
verb pass or move in front of
- Bride's Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race
verb escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
get out; escape; get off; get away.
- She gets away with murder!
- I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities