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Get along with the means available, especially insufficient means. For example, We'll just have to make do with one potato apiece. [c. 1900]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): make do (with someone or something)
to do as well as possible with someone or something. (See also do with someone or something.) • You’ll have to make do with less money next year. The economy is very weak. • We’ll have to make do with John even though he’s a slow worker.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs