English · Phrasal verb Attested

skate by

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To get through something difficult with ease.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vượt qua khó khăn một cách dễ dàng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Jeff finds this stuff easy, so he just skates by at work.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “skate by” mean?

To get through something difficult with ease.

Is “skate by” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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