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bóp bụng

Pronunciation Northern /ɓɔp˧˥ ɓṵʔŋ˨˩/ Central /ɓɔ̰p˩˧ ɓṵŋ˨˨/ Southern /ɓɔp˧˥ ɓuŋ˨˩˨/
pinch pennies
Verb
pinch pennies
1 senses 2 Components
Meaning
1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
pinch pennies Core ActionsTheme

To be very careful with money and spend as little as possible.

vi Cô ấy phải bóp bụng chi tiêu để dành tiền trả nợ.

en She has to pinch pennies to save money to pay off her debt.

Parts
bóp / bụng
Similar
bóp / bóp phơi / bóp nghẹt / bóp chết …
Use
chắt bóp / chắp bóp / xoa bóp / bóp méo …
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