scrimping and saving vs thrift

scrimping and saving

thrift

verb
  • To obtain from a thrift shop. 

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. 

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