How to Pronounce "tighten the purse strings"
expression
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
Definition
To spend less money and be careful with expenses, especially during difficult or uncertain times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪtən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝs/ /ˈstɹɪŋz
British English
tˈaɪtən/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɜːs/ /stɹˈɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
UK
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
Listen in Context
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.