live by one's wits

Manage by clever expedience rather than hard work or wealth. For example, Alan's never held a steady job but manages to live by his wits. This expression uses wits in the sense of "keen mental faculties." [c. 1600]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gwladus	-	Welsh
Aristarchos	-	Ancient Greek
NebİL	-	Turkish
Ness (1)	NES	Irish Mythology
Nimrod	NIM-rahd (English)	Biblical
Yima Kshaeta	-	Persian Mythology