be considered good, smart, etc enough; be accepted 好; 行; 过得去; 获得认可
*I have no formal clothes for the occasion. Perhaps I can get by in a dark suit? 我没有适合那种场合的礼服, 也许穿深色西服还行吧?
* He should just about get by in the exam. 他这次考试应该能勉强及格. get by (on sth) manage to live, survive, etc (using the specified resources); manage; cope （靠某物）勉强维生; 设法维持; 对付
*How does she get by on such a small salary? 她靠那么一点儿薪水怎么过活?
* He gets by on very little money. 他靠着很少的钱过日子.