to act one's wage
01
to live within the limits of one's income or spend only what one can afford
Slang
例
Stop buying expensive gadgets and start acting your wage.
She's trying to act her wage after moving into a new apartment.
02
to do only the work you are paid for and refuse unpaid or excessive labor
Slang例
He learned to act his wage and say no to extra projects without pay.
I'm done staying late for free. Time to act my wage.
