belt-tightening

US /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
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the practice of spending less money because there is less money available

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The company announced a period of belt-tightening due to the economic downturn.
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Families are facing severe belt-tightening measures.
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austerityeconomyfrugalityretrenchmentcutbacks
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