get by

verb

1. 1

   escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action

   She gets away with murder!

   I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities

2. 2

   pass or move in front of

   Bride's Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race

3. 3

   come to terms with

   We got by on just a gallon of gas

   They made do on half a loaf of bread every day