belt tightening

Speech parts

1. belt tightening - Noun

2. belt tightening - Adjective

Meaning

belt tightening (plural belt tightenings)

Alternative form of belt-tightening.

belt-tightening (plural belt-tightenings)

(informal) A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.

belt-tightening (comparative more belt-tightening, superlative most belt-tightening)

(informal) Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure.

Alternative names

belt-tightening

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Examples

And when it comes to belt-tightening, ordinary people always feel that the onus is always on them, while the consecutive governments, which they blame for the accumulation of national debts, are doing little to save expenses. Source: Internet

The East African Community (EAC) is seeking to cut the cost of running its secretariat by Sh1.35 billion from July 1, signalling continuation of the belt-tightening measures launched two years ago amid donor pressure. Source: Internet

But these are not ordinary belt-tightening times, not in the state that was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Source: Internet

That’s why they are doing some serious belt-tightening. Source: Internet

The radical belt-tightening ahead has everyone scared. Source: Internet

These belt-tightening measures will mean cost savings in the near term — and less likelihood of rampant layoffs or now. Source: Internet

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