Beyond your means Meaning in English
expression
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈminz
bee-YOND yor MEENZ
bɪjˈɒnd/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈiːnz
bee-YOND yaw MEENZ
Definition
To spend more money than you can afford or to do something that requires more resources than you have.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in financial contexts. Common with "live" (live beyond your means) or "spend" (spend beyond your means). Implies unsustainable or risky behavior. Not limited to money—can refer to time, energy, or resources.
Spanish: más allá de tus posibilidades - más allá de tus mediosPortuguese (BR): além das suas posses - além dos seus meiosPortuguese (PT): além das suas posses - além dos seus meiosChinese (Simplified): 超出你的能力范围 - 超过你的经济承受能力Chinese (Traditional): 超出你的能力範圍 - 超過你的經濟承受能力Hindi: आपकी हैसियत से ज़्यादाArabic: أكثر من إمكانياتكBengali: আপনার সাধ্যের বাইরে - সামর্থ্যের বাইরেRussian: не по карману - сверх своих возможностейJapanese: 身の丈以上 - 自分の能力以上Vietnamese: vượt quá khả năng - vượt quá điều kiện tài chínhKorean: 자신의 형편을 넘어서 - 분수에 넘게Turkish: imkânlarının ötesinde - gücünün üstündeUrdu: اپنی حیثیت سے بڑھ کر - اپنی استطاعت سے زیادہIndonesian: di luar kemampuan - melebihi batas kemampuan
Example Sentences
You should not spend beyond your means.
basic
They are living beyond their means.
basic
Buying that car is beyond your means right now.
basic
If you keep using your credit card like that, you'll end up way beyond your means.
natural
Sometimes people go beyond their means just to impress others.
natural
Traveling overseas every year might be beyond your means unless you plan carefully.
natural