Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

power of the purse

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables
pow-er of the purse
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The control of finances by one group used as a check on the power of another group.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

hold the purse strings loosen the purse strings public purse tighten the purse strings

Frequently Paired Words

bursar disburse hold the purse strings loosen the purse strings public purse reimburse tighten the purse strings

Questions

What does power of the purse mean?
The control of finances by one group used as a check on the power of another group.

How to pronounce power of the purse

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