To get, obtain, acquire; esp. to get as something profitable or desired; to gain, procure. absol. or intransitive: in early use esp. to get gain…

In or into a condition of having more than enough to meet present demands or future contingencies; to have (also get) beforehand: to possess…

to keep (also hold,etc.) one's head above water and variants: to keep oneself out of difficulty, esp. debt or financial ruin.

To succeed in paying one's expenses as they arise, without incurring debts; to be financially self-supporting. Later also: to pay one's share or…