"tighten the purse strings" 怎么发音
expression
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
释义
To spend less money and be careful with expenses, especially during difficult or uncertain times.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈtaɪtən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝs/ /ˈstɹɪŋz
英式英语
tˈaɪtən/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɜːs/ /stɹˈɪŋz
简化发音
美式
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
英式
TY-tuhn thuh PURS-strings
语境中听
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.