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Phrase(s): live within something
1. to live within certain boundaries. • Do you think you can live within your space, or are we going to argue over the use of square footage? • Ted demanded again that Bill live within his assigned area. 2. to keep one’s living costs within a certain amount, especially within one’s budget, means, etc. • Please try to live within your budget. • You must learn to live within your takehome pay every month.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs