idiom
tighten your belt
TY-ten yor BELT
ˈtaɪtən jɔːr bɛltListen
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Syllable breakdown
tightenyourbelt
Dictionary meaning
to spend less money in response to reduced income or economic hardship; to cut back on expenditure and live more frugally; to accept a lower standard of living during difficult times
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