belt-tightening vs thrift

belt-tightening

noun
  • A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions. 

adj
  • Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure. 

thrift

noun
  • The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money). 

  • A savings bank. 

  • Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima. 

verb
  • To obtain from a thrift shop. 

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