In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase printed in bold. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase as your answer.
In spite of his recent financial troubles, Ashok has not learnt to cut his coat according to his cloth.

Options

A. overcome his problems
B. wear modest clothes
C. improve his tailoring abilities
D. live within his income

Answer

D

Explanation

Idiom cut your coat accord ing to your cloth means : to do only what you have enough money to do and no more.