thắt lưng buộc bụng
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Meaning
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To reduce personal spending as much as possible during difficult economic times.
vi Gia đình tôi phải thắt lưng buộc bụng trong thời kỳ khó khăn.
en My family had to tighten our belts during the difficult times.
Parts
thắt lưng / A compound of thắt lưng + buộc + bụng
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OriginA compound of thắt lưng + buộc + bụng