Japan must depend on foreign trade to make ends meet.

Despite a large surplus in merchandise trade, the current account surplus is not so big due to a deficit in invisible trade.

I had a hard time making both ends meet.

The balance of payments crisis emerged, forcing the government to put a brake on the economy.

I hope I can manage to make both ends meet.

Michael had a hard time making ends meet.

It may not appeal to some, but I prefer to remain a salaried man; I don't have to worry so much about making both ends meet.

Many couples in America both work to make ends meet.