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What does tighten the purse-strings mean?
Alternative form of tighten the purse strings.

How to pronounce tighten the purse-strings

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tighten the purse-strings”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “tighten the purse-strings” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.