beyond one's means beyond one's means {adj. phr.} Too expensive, not affordable. Unfortunately, a new Mercedes Benz is beyond my means right now. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment