How to Pronounce "live within your means"
expression
LIV wi-THIN yor MEENZ
liv widh-IN yaw MEENZ
Definition
To spend only as much money as you earn, and not buy things you cannot afford. It means being careful to match your expenses to your income.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈminz
British English
lɪv/ /wɪðˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈiːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIV wi-THIN yor MEENZ
UK
liv widh-IN yaw MEENZ
Listen in Context
If you live within your means, you won't get into debt.
It's smart to live within your means and save money every month.
My parents taught me to live within my means.
It's tempting to buy that new phone, but I'm trying to live within my means this year.