belt-tightening vs tight-fisted

belt-tightening

adj
  • Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure. 

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

tight-fisted

adj
  • reluctant to spend money; miserly or stingy 

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