To earn enough income to support oneself.
Max makes a living as a salesman.
To exaggerate the significance of a minor problem.
A little acne is not the end of the world. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
To pretend.
In his spare time, Max likes to make believe that he is a dragon slayer.
To survive or get by with what little is available.
We don't have a lot of money, but we make do with what we have.
To have just enough money to cover expenses; to barely meet expenses from paycheck to paycheck.
It is hard to make ends meet on a teacher's salary.
To recheck to be certain.
Make sure that you put your name on your test before you turn it in.
To make a decision; to decide between different options.
I can't make up my mind whether to go to Argentina or Chile for vacation.
A place far from interesting sites and major population centers.
As I was driving across the country, my car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
To concern yourself only for your interests and not interfere in the affairs of others.
Why does Max care about how much money I make? Tell him to mind his own business.
Money is not easily obtained.
Turn off the lights when you leave the room. You know money doesn't grow on trees.
To behave in a silly or playful way.
Stop monkeying around. Let's get to work.