belt-tightening

US /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
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penghematan, pengetatan ikat pinggang

the practice of spending less money because there is less money available

:
The company announced a period of belt-tightening due to the economic downturn.
Perusahaan mengumumkan periode penghematan karena kemerosotan ekonomi.
Families are facing severe belt-tightening measures.
Keluarga menghadapi langkah-langkah penghematan yang parah.