tighten the belt

In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.

Idiom Global

Meaning

to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints

In tough economic times, businesses must tighten the belt to survive.

to make something more secure or less loose

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

to catch someone off guard; to surprise unexpectedly

showing maturity or wisdom greater than expected for one’s age

to praise or promote something enthusiastically

to settle and become established somewhere

to give control or possession to someone else

a person who deliberately posts offensive or provocative comments online