入不支出 income is not enough to cover expenditure
Explanation
收入少于支出，形容经济状况不好。
Income is less than expenditure, describing a poor economic condition.
Origin Story
小王最近工作不太顺利，接不到几个项目，每个月入不支出，日子过得很紧巴。他开始反思自己的工作方式，调整了策略，积极参与各种行业活动，努力学习新技能。功夫不负有心人，慢慢地，他的项目多了起来，收入也增加了，终于摆脱了入不支出的窘境。他深深明白，只有不断提升自己，才能获得更好的发展。
Xiaowang recently had some trouble with his work, he didn't get many projects, and every month he barely made ends meet. He began to reflect on his work style, adjusted his strategy, and actively participated in various industry activities, striving to learn new skills. His efforts paid off, slowly, he had more projects, and his income increased, finally getting rid of the predicament of not enough money to make ends meet. He deeply understood that only by continuously improving himself can he achieve better development.
Usage
形容收入少于支出，经济状况困难。
Describes a situation where income is less than expenditure, resulting in difficult economic conditions.
Examples
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李老板最近生意不好，入不支出，只能节衣缩食。
lǐ lǎobǎn zuìjìn shēngyi bù hǎo, rù bù zhī chū, zhǐ néng jiéyī suōshí
Boss Li's business has been bad recently, and his income is not enough to cover his expenses, so he can only tighten his belt.
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这个项目投资巨大，目前入不支出，需要尽快找到新的资金来源。
zhège xiàngmù tóuzī jùdà, mùqián rù bù zhī chū, xūyào jǐnkuài zhǎodào xīn de zījīn láiyúan
This project requires a huge investment. Currently, the income doesn't cover the expenditure, and we need to find new funding sources as soon as possible.