stretch one's legs according to the coverlet

/stɹˈɛtʃ wˈɒnz lˈɛɡz ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ tə ðə kˈʌvələt/

/stɹˈɛtʃ wˈʌnz lˈɛɡz ɐkˈoːɹdɪŋ tə ðə kˈʌvɚlət/

[phrase]

to stretch one's legs according to the coverlet

[PHRASE]

to avoid spending more money than what one earns

to [stretch] {one's} legs according to the coverlet definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "stretch one's legs according to the coverlet" and when to use it?

The idiom "stretch one's legs according to the blanket" likely originates from a traditional concept of being careful with using one's resources. The phrase alludes to the idea of making sure one's legs (and thus oneself) stay comfortably within the boundaries set by the size of the blanket or coverlet.

Examples

1. I knew you want to go on that expense vacation, but you need to stretch your legs according to the coverlet.

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