Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tighten-your-belt
idiom
/ˈtaɪtən jɔːr bɛlt/
Definition
To reduce spending, especially during difficult economic times.
Examples
- During the recession, many families had to tighten their belts and make sacrifices.
- When the company faced financial losses, the CEO urged employees to tighten their belts and focus on essential spending.
Meaning
The phrase ‘tighten your belt’ is used to indicate that someone needs to live within their means and cut back on expenses.
Synonyms
- cut back
- reduce expenses
- live within your means
- budget carefully
