cut your coat according to your cloth

If you can't afford a new car, cut your coat according to your cloth.

My grandmother always said: cut your coat according to your cloth.

He spent beyond his means and regretted it — he should have cut his coat according to his cloth.

Cut your coat according to your cloth — you can't afford a luxury apartment.

It's wise to cut your coat according to your cloth, especially when starting a business.

Learning to cut your coat according to your cloth is an important life skill.