Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “tighten one’s belt“ and its meaning is “cut one’s expenditures; cut costs, be more economical/frugal, count the pennies, husband one’s resources, cut corners, save money”.
Example Sentence: While most of the world is tightening its belt, Riyadh has billions to lavish on everything from PR executives to aid its rebranding to big-name architects to build the crown prince’s “city of the future” in the desert, Neom. So though some still keep their distance, the rehabilitation of the kingdom – and its ruler – are proceeding at pace.
This phrase is present in The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia’s rehabilitation: following the money and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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