purse strings

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plural noun

the right or power to manage the disposition of money: in control of the family purse strings.

Idioms for purse strings

hold the purse strings, to have the power to determine how money shall be spent.

loosen / tighten the purse strings, to increase or decrease expenditures or the availability of money: The budget committee is in the process of tightening the purse strings.

Origin of purse strings

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Words nearby purse strings

pursed lips breathing, purse-proud, purser, purse seine, purse-string instrument, purse strings, purse-string suture, purslane, purslane family, pursuance, pursuant

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Example sentences from the Web for purse strings

His London world talked of a hardening of heart and a tightening of purse-strings which signified disloyalty to the Cause.
A Diversity of Creatures|Rudyard Kipling
That the House of Rothschild with its branches had an open sesame upon the purse-strings of Europe for half a century is a fact.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14)|Elbert Hubbard
The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid.
The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2|Thomas de Quincey
Nothing is refused to the holder of the purse-strings to loose and to bind.
Gobseck|Honore de Balzac

There you, my dear Madam, can help, if your purse-strings a little you'll slack.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 103, November 5, 1892|Various

British Dictionary definitions for purse strings

purse strings

pl n

control of finance or expenditure (esp in such phrases as hold or control the purse strings)

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Idioms and Phrases with purse strings

purse strings

Financial resources or control of them, as in His mother doesn't want to let go of the purse strings because he may make some foolish investments. This expression is often extended to hold or tighten or loosen the purse strings, as in As long as Dad holds the purse strings, we have to consider his wishes, or The company is tightening the purse strings and will not be hiring many new people this year. The purse strings in this idiom are the means of opening and closing a drawstring purse. [Early 1400s]

单词	purse strings
释义	purse strings SEE SYNONYMS FOR purse strings ON THESAURUS.COM plural noun the right or power to manage the disposition of money: in control of the family purse strings. Idioms for purse strings hold the purse strings, to have the power to determine how money shall be spent. loosen / tighten the purse strings, to increase or decrease expenditures or the availability of money: The budget committee is in the process of tightening the purse strings. Origin of purse strings late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425 Words nearby purse strings pursed lips breathing, purse-proud, purser, purse seine, purse-string instrument, purse strings, purse-string suture, purslane, purslane family, pursuance, pursuant Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for purse strings His London world talked of a hardening of heart and a tightening of purse-strings which signified disloyalty to the Cause. A Diversity of Creatures\|Rudyard Kipling That the House of Rothschild with its branches had an open sesame upon the purse-strings of Europe for half a century is a fact. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14)\|Elbert Hubbard The first thing Mr. Schnackenberger did was to draw his purse-strings, and indemnify the cook-maid. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2\|Thomas de Quincey Nothing is refused to the holder of the purse-strings to loose and to bind. Gobseck\|Honore de Balzac There you, my dear Madam, can help, if your purse-strings a little you'll slack. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 103, November 5, 1892\|Various British Dictionary definitions for purse strings purse strings pl n control of finance or expenditure (esp in such phrases as hold or control the purse strings) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with purse strings purse strings Financial resources or control of them, as in His mother doesn't want to let go of the purse strings because he may make some foolish investments. This expression is often extended to hold or tighten or loosen the purse strings, as in As long as Dad holds the purse strings, we have to consider his wishes, or The company is tightening the purse strings and will not be hiring many new people this year. The purse strings in this idiom are the means of opening and closing a drawstring purse. [Early 1400s] The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to purse strings wallet, almighty dollar, money belt, power of the purse
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purse strings

plural noun

Idioms for purse strings

Origin of purse strings

Words nearby purse strings

Example sentences from the Web for purse strings

British Dictionary definitions for purse strings

pl n

Idioms and Phrases with purse strings

Words related to purse strings