Italian Expression · Intermediate
tirare avanti
to get by / to make do / to push through
Pronunciation: ti-RÀ-re a-VÀN-ti
Meaning
To manage to survive or continue in difficult circumstances; to keep going.
Example
Con queste spese, riusciamo a tirare avanti a malapena.
With these expenses, we can barely get by.
Practice tips
- Practice tirare avanti out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.