live within one's means

idiom

: to spend money only on what one can afford
He began to save money when he finally learned to live within his means.

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live within one's means

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“Live within one's means.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20within%20one%27s%20means. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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