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loosen the purse strings

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  • verb idiomatic, colloquial To increase spending or allow increased spending; to relax control of spending.

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Words with the opposite meaning

  1. tighten the purse strings

cross-references (2)

Cross-references

  1. hold the purse strings
  2. loosen the apron strings

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