v.tr.
Phrases and idioms:
eke out
1. (foll. by with, by) supplement; make the best use of (defective means etc.).
2 contrive to make (a livelihood) or support (an existence).
Etymology: OE eacan, rel. to L augere increase
v.tr.
Phrases and idioms:
eke out
1. (foll. by with, by) supplement; make the best use of (defective means etc.).
2 contrive to make (a livelihood) or support (an existence).
Etymology: OE eacan, rel. to L augere increase
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012