skimp and save



skimp and save

To reduce or limit one's spending in order to save money. I'd love to go out to dinner with you, but I'm really skimping and saving right now. I'm sorry, honey, but your father and I can't afford to buy you a new bike right now—you'll have to work more hours and skimp and save.
See also: and, save, skimp

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Juste-French
Rearden-Irish
GregoryGREG-ə-reeEnglish
SÉAmusSHAY-musIrish
Jim[dʒim]
Adegoke-Western African, Yoruba