The origin of the idiom "tighten one's belt" can be traced back to the practice of tightening one's belt to make clothing fit more snugly around the waist. This phrase is used to describe the act of reducing spending and living more frugally in response to financial difficulties or a need to save money.

What is the origin of the idiom "tighten one's belt" and when to use it?

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to [tighten] {one's} belt

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Definitie en betekenis van "tighten one's belt"in het Engels

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