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tighten your belt
CEFR B1To spend less money because you have less than before.
Neutral
kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
CEFR C1to destroy a reliable source of future profit through greed or short-term thinking
Neutral
tighten the purse strings
CEFR C1To become more careful and strict about spending money.
Neutral
a rip-off
CEFR B1Something that is far too expensive for what it is.
Informal
bang for your buck
CEFR B1the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent
Informal
can of worms
CEFR B1a complicated problem that causes trouble the moment it is touched
Informal
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