sich überkaufen
Translation
to overbuy, to buy beyond one's means, to overextend oneself financially
Examples
Wir haben uns beim Hausbau total überkauft.
We completely overextended ourselves financially when building the house.
Viele Anleger haben sich in der Krise überkauft.
Many investors overbought during the crisis.
Grammar Patterns
((oneself)) to overbuy, to overextend financially We totally overbought.
Similar Words
Syn: to overspend; Ant: to save
Etymology
über (over) + kaufen (to buy)
Memory Tips
To 'buy over' your limit.