tighten your belt
勒紧腰带
口语·表达个人节俭
英文释义
to reduce spending or live more frugally, typically due to financial difficulties
例句
With the pay cut, we'll have to tighten your belt and cut out dining out.
典故来源
与'tighten belt'同源，强调个人在经济压力下勒紧腰带过紧日子。