English Explanatory Dictionary

loosen the purse strings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To increase spending or allow increased spending; to relax control of spending.

Pronunciation

En-au-loosen the purse strings.ogg

Word forms

loosen the purse strings loosens the purse strings loosening the purse strings loosened the purse strings loosen the pursestrings loosen the purse-strings

Antonyms

tighten the purse strings

Related words

disburse hold the purse strings loosen the apron strings power of the purse public purse reimburse
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