live beyond means



live beyond one's means

to spend more money than one can afford. The Browns are deeply in debt because they are living beyond their means. I keep a budget so that I don't live beyond my means.
See also: beyond, live, mean

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gloria['glɔ:riə]
Iuliana-Romanian, Ancient Roman
Praxis-Greek Mythology
GretelGRE-telGerman
Africanus-Ancient Roman
MaysonMAY-sənEnglish (Rare)