live within means



live within one's means

to spend no more money than one has. We have to struggle to live within our means, but we manage. John is unable to live within his means.
See also: live, mean, within

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RachelRAY-chəl (English), ra-SHEL (French), RAH-khəl (Dutch)English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
PearcePEERSEnglish (Rare)
Hann-Medieval English
Phrixos-Greek Mythology
Alineə-LEEN (Portuguese), ay-LEEN (English)French, Portuguese (Brazilian), English
Magni-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology