belt-tightening
belt-tightening · belt-tightenings
A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictionsA reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.
Origin
From tighten one's belt.From tighten one's belt.
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