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  • derogeat next year's food; anticipate one's income; live beyond one's means

    • nǐ xià yuè xīn jīn zǎo jiù jiè guāng le yín chī mǎo liáng shì bù xíng de

      薪金寅吃卯粮不行

      You've already drawn next month's salary. That will not do.

    • kuài bǎ nǐ de xìn yòng kǎ gěi wǒ nǐ huā qián zǒng shì yín chī mǎo liáng de

      信用卡总是寅吃卯粮

      Give me your credit cards. You're living beyond your means.