tighten your belt

US /ˈtaɪ.tən jʊər bɛlt/
UK /ˈtaɪ.tən jʊər bɛlt/
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倹約する, 節約する

to spend less money than you did before because you have less money

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Due to the economic downturn, many families have to tighten their belts.
経済の低迷により、多くの家庭が倹約しなければならない
If we want to afford that vacation, we'll have to tighten our belts for a few months.
その休暇を過ごす余裕が欲しいなら、数ヶ月間倹約しなければならないだろう。