How to pronounce “belt-tightening”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (informal) A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.
• [Adjective]
• (informal) Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure.
• [Verb]
• present participle and gerund of belt-tighten

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