tighten your belt
US /ˈtaɪ.tən jʊər bɛlt/
UK /ˈtaɪ.tən jʊər bɛlt/
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허리띠를 졸라매다, 절약하다
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.
경기 침체로 인해 많은 가정이 허리띠를 졸라매야 한다.
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If we want to afford that vacation, we'll have to tighten our belts for a few months.
그 휴가를 갈 여유가 있으려면 몇 달 동안 허리띠를 졸라매야 할 것이다.