scrimp and save
US /skrɪmp ænd seɪv/
UK /skrɪmp ænd seɪv/
成語
省吃儉用, 節衣縮食
to live very economically, often by denying oneself luxuries or even necessities, in order to save money
範例:
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They had to scrimp and save for years to afford their dream home.
他們不得不省吃儉用多年才能買得起夢想中的房子。
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Even though they were wealthy, they still chose to scrimp and save.
儘管他們很富有，但他們仍然選擇省吃儉用。