We bought a retirement home, but at first the repair work was beyond our means.
Opposite of: within (your) means
beyond (one's) means
Exceeding one's available finances. If you keep living beyond your means, you'll deplete your bank account before you know it.Unfortunately, I can't go on the trip anymore—it's just beyond my means these days.
beyond one's means
more than one can afford. I'm sorry, but this house is beyond our means. Please show us a cheaper one.They feel that a Caribbean cruise is beyond their means.