current expenses

American  

plural noun

1. regularly continuing expenditures for the maintenance of business.

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current expenses British  

plural noun

1. noncapital and usually recurrent expenditures necessary for the operation of a business

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Example Sentences

If you don’t already know your current expenses and income, review them and see how much is left over each month.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

By comparing her current expenses to her income, she can see where her money is going and then work on cutting back and putting any extra money toward her debt.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2023

In the fiscal year starting in summer 2023, Metro’s budget will be nearly $500 million short — about one-quarter of current expenses.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2022

If you’re not able to save much after covering your current expenses, get creative and trim expenses or increase your income.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021

In consequence of these monetary disturbances, agents declined to find money to carry on places so far distant as the Gulf stations—even the little required for current expenses.

From Early Days in North Queensland by Palmer, Edward