cut one's coat according to one's cloth

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To live within one's means, without spending more than is affordable.

Japanese Meaning

自分の収入に見合った生活をする / 身の丈に合った、無理のできる範囲の生活をする

In tough times, it's wise to cut one's coat according to one's cloth.

厳しい時には、自分の収入に見合った生活をするのが賢明だ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To live within one's means, without spending more than is affordable.

cuts one's coat according to one's cloth

（ present singular third-person ）

cutting one's coat according to one's cloth

（ participle present ）

cut one's coat according to one's cloth

（ participle past ）

cut one's coat according to one's cloth

（ past ）