belt-tightening

US /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
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緊縮財政, 倹約

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.
経済の低迷により、会社は緊縮財政の期間を発表しました。
Families are facing severe belt-tightening measures.
家族は厳しい緊縮財政措置に直面しています。