Como Pronunciar "tighten the purse strings"
expression
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
Definição
To spend less money and be careful with expenses, especially during difficult or uncertain times.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtaɪtən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝs/ /ˈstɹɪŋz
Inglês Britânico
tˈaɪtən/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɜːs/ /stɹˈɪŋz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
UK
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
Ouça em Contexto
We need to tighten the purse strings during the holidays.
The company had to tighten the purse strings after losing money.
When costs go up, families often tighten the purse strings.
After losing his job, he really had to tighten the purse strings to make ends meet.