belt-tightening
noun/ˈbelt taɪtnɪŋ/
/ˈbelt taɪtnɪŋ/
[uncountable]- changes that are made in order to spend less money
- We've all had to do some belt-tightening this year.
- There is a need for further belt-tightening.
- belt-tightening measures
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