How to Pronounce "scrimp and save"
expression
ˈskɹɪmp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈseɪv
SKRIMP and SAVE
skɹˈɪmp/ /ˈænd/ /sˈeɪv
skr-IMP and sayv
Definition
To spend as little money as possible and save carefully, usually over a long time, often because you do not have much money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɹɪmp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈseɪv
British English
skɹˈɪmp/ /ˈænd/ /sˈeɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKRIMP and SAVE
UK
skr-IMP and sayv
Listen in Context
My parents had to scrimp and save to buy our house.
We scrimp and save so our children can go to college.
She has to scrimp and save every month to pay her bills.
After years of scrimping and saving, they finally took that dream trip to Paris.