What is "get by"

vb. (context intransitive idiomatic English) To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level.

1. v. come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day" [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]

"Get By" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Talib Kweli. It was released on March 11, 2003 as the third single from his debut studio album Quality (2003). The song, produced by Kanye West, samples " Sinnerman" as performed by Nina Simone and features background vocals from Abby Dobson, Chinua Hawk, Kendra Ross, Vernetta Bobien and William "Na2" Taylor. The song peaked at number 77 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

"Get By" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Tim Hicks. Hicks co-wrote the song with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace, Casey Marshall and Shawn Hamm. It was released in December 2012 as the first single from his debut album, Throw Down. It peaked at number 57 on the Canadian Hot 100 in March 2013.

"Get By" was the number one selling country song in Canada for seventeen weeks. Sales of the single surpassed 100,000 units in less than eight months. It was certified Gold by Music Canada in June 2013.