idiom
tighten your purse strings
TY-ten yor PURS STRINGZ
ˈtaɪtən jɔːr pɜːrs strɪŋzListen
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Syllable breakdown
tightenyourpursestrings
Dictionary meaning
To spend less and become more careful with money.
Examples
- Households tightened their purse strings as energy bills climbed.
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