JLPT N3Idioms

足が出る

Meaning
予算を超えて支出が多くなる
Explanation
「足が出る」 means to spend more than the planned budget or money. It is the image of running short of money and going over. It has nothing to do with running or going out.
Original Japanese explanation

「足が出る」は、決めていた予算やお金より多く使ってしまうという意味です。お金が足りなくなって、はみ出してしまうイメージです。走ることや外出することとは関係がありません。

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