to live beyond one's means
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to spend in a way that exceeds one's income
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Idiom
Exempel
Despite having a modest salary, he tried to maintain a lavish lifestyle, living beyond his means and neglecting to save for the future.
She often used credit cards for unnecessary shopping, which resulted in living beyond her means and accumulating debt.
