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Live within one's means, as a contortionist could (4,4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

make ends meet

'live within one's means' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for make ends meet that I've seen before include "Just about manage" , "Get by financially" , "Have enough money to buy essentials" , "Keep the wolf from the door?" , "Just have enough income" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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