purse string

• Метафорический термин, обозначающий контроль над расходами или финансовыми ресурсами, часто используемый в контексте управления бюджетом или финансовыми полномочиями.

A metaphorical term referring to control over spending or financial resources, often used in contexts of budget management or financial authority.

1. Control of spendingB2formal

   The power or authority to control financial expenditure, especially in a household, organization, or government.

   Контроль над расходами

   • The finance committee holds the purse strings for the entire project.
   • She controls the purse strings in their family.
   • The government tightened the purse strings to reduce the budget deficit.