get by

(verb) come to terms with. Synonyms: cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage. Examples: "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. Synonyms: get by. Example: "Bride's biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race."

(verb) escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action. Synonyms: get off, get away, get by, get out, escape. Examples: "She gets away with murder!." "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities."