Cut your coat according to your cloth

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proverb

Spend according to your resources.

Don't buy that expensive car just because you like it, always remember to cut your coat according to your cloth.
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  • always cut your coat according to your cloth
  • he cuts his coat according to his cloth

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Resource Awareness

Understand the importance of managing expenditures based on available financial resources.

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She made sure to cut her coat according to her cloth when choosing a vacation destination.
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Avoiding Debt

The phrase encourages avoiding debt by only buying what you can afford without borrowing.

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Max decided to cut his coat according to his cloth and buy a used car to avoid loans.
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Income Adjustment

Suggests that lifestyle changes may be necessary if one's income decreases.

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After her pay cut, Emily remembered to cut her coat according to her cloth and cancelled her gym membership.
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