B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Stringere la cinghia
To tighten one's belt
Literal Translation
"To tighten the belt"
What it means
To reduce spending during a period of financial difficulty
Example in context
"Con il fatturato in calo, bisogna stringere la cinghia."
"With revenues falling, we need to tighten our belt."
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