Rule reminder
When completing a story with an idiom, consider: (1) the emotional tone of the narrative, (2) the logical consequence of the described events, (3) whether the idiom is appropriate for the speaker and situation. Idioms must fit naturally — forced or approximate fits are wrong.
Luca aveva lavorato come freelance per anni, accettando qualsiasi progetto pur di pagare le bollette. Non era il lavoro che sognava, ma almeno riusciva a ___.