Meaning
To spend less money because you have less of it.
出費を切り詰めて節約すること。
Literal Translation
ベルトを締める
Examples
- We had to tighten our belts after the pay cut. 減給の後、私たちは節約せざるを得なかった。
- Many families are tightening their belts these days. 最近、多くの家庭が節約している。