keep body and soul together

US /kiːp ˈbɑːdi ənd soʊl təˈɡeðər/
UK /kiːp ˈbɑːdi ənd soʊl təˈɡeðər/
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tirare avanti, sopravvivere a stento

to earn just enough money to live and survive

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After losing his job, he struggled to keep body and soul together.
Dopo aver perso il lavoro, ha lottato per tirare avanti.
Many people in the city are working multiple jobs just to keep body and soul together.
Molte persone in città lavorano più lavori solo per tirare avanti.