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入不敷出 (rù bù fū chū)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To spend more money than one earns, resulting in financial deficit; unable to make ends meet.

Definition (中文解释)

敷够,足。收入不够支出。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·曹雪芹《红楼梦》第一百七回但是家计萧条,入不敷出。”

Example (造句示例)

After buying that expensive car, his monthly finances are 入不敷出.