live paycheck to paycheck

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /lɪv ˈpeɪtʃɛk tə ˈpeɪtʃɛk/

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Expression

Expression live paycheck to paycheck

1. (US) (idiomatic) If you live paycheck to paycheck, you spend all the money you have earned on living expenses and have nothing left to save.

Usage notes

• Many people don't get literal paychecks, but this expression can still be used by them.