English Explanatory Dictionary

hold the purse strings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.

Pronunciation

en-au-hold the purse strings.ogg

Word forms

hold the purse strings holds the purse strings holding the purse strings held the purse strings hold the pursestrings hold the purse-strings

Related words

bursar disburse loosen the purse strings power of the purse public purse reimburse tighten the purse strings pull strings
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