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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Timaios	-	Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Shila	-	Indian, Marathi
Tansy	TAN-zee	English (Rare)
Loukas	-	Biblical Greek
Candide	kawn-DEED	French
Aoibheann	EE-van	Irish