Related Clues:

• Have a go
• Barely manage (with "out")
• ___ out (just manage)
• -- out a living
• Don't give up
• Just get by (with "out")
• Strain, as one's patience
• Take a whack at
• ___ out (barely make)
• Supplement (with "out")
• Take a shot
• Put forth effort
• Make, with 'out'
• Give it a shot
• Barely achieve (with "out")