purse strings

Example Sentences

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Basic economy passengers can upgrade when spending is strong, while business-class travelers can trade down to premium economy when purse strings tighten.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fund managers often turn to banks to meet redemption requests from investors, but their purse strings may tighten.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s a precarious model if middle-class Americans have to tighten their purse strings.

From MarketWatch

Ironically, the rise of online book-buying—requiring internet access and a credit card—has helped keep purse strings in the hands of mom and dad.

From The Wall Street Journal

But factors such as the flagging property market, deflation and youth unemployment have left consumers tightening their purse strings.

From Barron's