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节衣缩食[jié yī suō shí]

scant oneself in food and clothes; be more economical; economize food and clothing; economize [scrimp] on food and clothing; live frugally; practise austerity; practise strict economy; save on food and clothing; skimp on one's own food and clothing:

　　例：我们节衣缩食， 积蓄了够买一台彩电的钱。

　　　　By using economy in buying food and clothes, we were able to save enough money for a new colour TV set.

1. Tighten one's belt：Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉 | Tighten one's belt 节衣缩食 | Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相

2. 节衣缩食的解释

2. Tighten your belt：Tight ship 管理完善的企业,家庭和组织 | Tighten your belt 节衣缩食 | Till the cows come home 无限期地

3. to reduce expenses on clothing and food：街头巷尾 throughout the city. | 节衣缩食 to reduce expenses on clothing and food. | 洁身自好 to exercise self-control so as to protect oneself from immorality.