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purse strings::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | cash in hand, finances, funds, monetary resource, pecuniary resource |
who controls the purse strings in this family?.
Examples of purse strings
purse strings
The hope is that the deal will herald a more general loosening of purse strings.
From the economist.com
Everyone knows, or has long suspected, that the purse strings are held by women.
From the time.com
The owners have loosened the purse strings and allowed him to add missing parts.
From the kansas.com
Assembly rules give him sole authority to control purse strings, with no appeal.
From the sacbee.com
Although the school board sets policy, commissioners control the purse strings.
From the newsobserver.com
Yet city officials are now guarding the purse strings with Scroogelike intensity.
From the newsobserver.com
We call ourselves optimists, but we can be a little tight with the purse strings.
From the themercury.com.au
Most retailers have felt the pinch from consumers tightening their purse strings.
From the forbes.com
Cave believes it will be some time before they start to loosen the purse strings.
From the guardian.co.uk
