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tighten one's belt

/ˈtaɪtən wʌnz bɛlt/ /ˈtaɪtən wɒnz bɛlt/
idiom Money Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 kemerleri sıkmak, harcamaları kısmak

Definition (English)

To spend less money because you have less than before.

Example Sentences

  1. We had to tighten our belts after the recession.
    Resesyondan sonra kemerleri sıkmak zorunda kaldık.
  2. They are tightening their belts to save for a house.
    Ev almak için para biriktirmek amacıyla kemerleri sıkıyorlar.

Synonyms

cut backeconomize

Related Words

savingexpensesmoneyfinanceeconomy

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