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tighten the belt

/ˈtaɪtən ðə bɛlt/ /ˈtaɪtən ðə bɛlt/
idiom Money Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 kemerleri sıkmak, tasarrufa gitmek

Definition (English)

To spend less money because you have less income or need to save.

Example Sentences

  1. We had to tighten the belt this year.
    Bu yıl kemerleri sıkmak zorunda kaldık.
  2. The company is tightening its belt.
    Şirket kemer sıkıyor.

Synonyms

cut backeconomize

Related Words

moneyexpensessavingincomefinance

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