JLPT N2
なくて済む(なくてすむ)
get by without doing ~
Structure / Usage
Verb (ない form) + なくて済む
Example Sentences
保険に入っていたから、手術代を払わなくて済んだ。
Because I had insurance, I didn't have to pay for the surgery.
電車が来たので、長く待たなくて済んだ。
The train came, so I didn't have to wait long.