It means to brag or boast about ones' self, rather than letting other people say good things about you.
Usually, when people brag or boast they exaggerate their own accomplishments or virtues, to make themselves look good. If I hear a third person say something good about you, I am more likely to believe what they say, than if I hear it from you. An independent reporter is more believable than the person themselves.
budget wisely.
budget wisely.
cut your coat according to your cloth means to do whatever you want within your ability.
cut your coat according to your cloth?
The idea in it is : We should live within our means. We should not spend more than we earn.
A person who is jumping high always fall into the earth.one should live according to his income,otherwise he will always be in debt and will be in trouble.in addition,one should judge according to his ability,how much one is having ability.
don't be who you are not
Don't make a fancy coat out of cheap cloth. Don't try to be fancy when you're not.
tell a story that ends with the advice' cut your coat according to your cloth
"Cut your coat according to your cloth" teaches the lesson of living within our means. The story could revolve around a tailor who, despite having limited resources, only takes projects that he knows he can complete effectively. Through his wise choices and modest living, he is able to build a successful and sustainable business that brings him happiness and contentment.
When you give a piece of cloth to a tailor he first measures it and then decides what kind of cloth to make,will he ever make a coat that requires more cloth than you have given ...na neveh so is it wid ur expenses ...u shld spnd according to ur ernings ...odrwise u will land in gr8 trouble...
To plan one's aims and activities in line with one's resources and circumstances.