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live by (one's) wits

Translations

жить за счет смекалки

He had to live by his wits after losing his job.

Ему пришлось жить за счет смекалки после потери работы.

Definitions

To survive or succeed by using one's intelligence, resourcefulness, or cleverness, especially in difficult or challenging situations, often without stable resources or support.