live beyond one's means: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To spend more money or maintain a lifestyle that exceeds one's financial resources or income.
Examples
BetaThey started to live beyond their means after buying an expensive car they couldn’t really afford.
Empezaron a vivir por encima de sus posibilidades después de comprar un coche caro que realmente no podían pagar.
If you continue to live beyond your means, you might end up in serious debt.
Si sigues viviendo por encima de tus posibilidades, podrías terminar con una deuda seria.
Many people live beyond their means during the holiday season, overspending on gifts and celebrations.
Muchas personas viven por encima de sus posibilidades durante la temporada navideña, gastando demasiado en regalos y celebraciones.
She realized she had been living beyond her means when the bills started piling up.
Ella se dio cuenta de que había estado viviendo por encima de sus posibilidades cuando las facturas comenzaron a acumularse.
Examples:
- EN: The phrase "to live beyond one's means "HI: शब्द से संबंधित लेख "Live beyond means"
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