How is the phrase se serrer la ceinture translated from French to English

English translation
tighten your belt
phrase

Dépenser moins et vivre plus sobrement.

To spend less money and live more frugally.

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  • Ce mois-ci, il faut se serrer la ceinture. — We need to tighten your belt this month.

  • Peut-on se serrer la ceinture pour économiser un peu ? — Can we tighten your belt to save some money?

  • Il est temps de se serrer la ceinture si on veut des vacances. — It's time to tighten your belt if we want a vacation.

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