English Explanatory Dictionary

tighten the purse strings

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To decrease spending or disallow increased spending; to increase control of spending.

Pronunciation

En-au-tighten the purse strings.ogg

Word forms

tighten the purse strings tightens the purse strings tightening the purse strings tightened the purse strings tighten the purse-strings tighten the pursestrings

Antonyms

loosen the purse strings

Related words

hold the purse strings
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