Meaning Of The Word Purse strings

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What's The Definition Of Purse strings?

purse strings
plural noun: If you say that someone holds or controls the purse strings, you mean that they control the way that money is spent in a particular family, group, or country.

purse strings in British English
a drawstring for closing certain purses
plural noun: control of finance or expenditure (esp in such phrases as hold or control the purse strings)
plural noun: the right or power to manage the disposition of money

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