Definitions from Wiktionary (tighten the purse strings)
▸ verb: (idiomatic, colloquial) To decrease spending or disallow increased spending; to increase control of spending.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic, colloquial) To decrease spending or disallow increased spending; to increase control of spending.
Similar:
tighten one's belt,
cut back,
tighten,
tighten up,
straiten,
pull the reins in on something,
pull the reins in on someone,
scrimp,
stricten,
pinch pennies,
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