tighten one's belt

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tighten one's belt - live frugally and use less resources; "In the new economy, we all have to learn to tighten our belts"

economise, economize, save - spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"

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tight-fisted
tight-fitting
tight-knit
tight-laced
tight-lipped
tight-rope walker
tighten

tighten one's belt
tighten up
Tightener
tightening
Tightening pulley
Tighter
tightfisted
tightfistedness

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