keep body and soul together
phrase
: to have or get enough food and money to survive
She kept body and soul together by working two jobs.
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“Keep body and soul together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20body%20and%20soul%20together. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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