tighten one's belt
Meaning: To spend less money than one did previously.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression suggests that a person loses weight because he or she is unable to buy as much food as he or she once did. As a result, he or she must tighten his belt so that his or her pants don't fall down.
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