How to Pronounce "live beyond your means"
expression
LIV bee-YOND yor MEENZ
liv bee-YOND yaw MEENZ
Definition
To spend more money than you earn or can afford, often by borrowing or using credit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈminz
British English
lɪv/ /bɪjˈɒnd/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈiːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV bee-YOND yor MEENZ
UK
liv bee-YOND yaw MEENZ
Listen in Context
You shouldn't live beyond your means if you want to save money.
Many people live beyond their means by buying things on credit.
If you live beyond your means, you might have financial problems.
He loves luxury, but constantly lives beyond his means.