家か計けいを締しめる

expression, ichidan verb

tighten the household budget; economize at home

Rare expression meaning to cut back on household spending. The verb 締める here is used in the sense of tightening or economizing, as in 財布の紐を締める.

See also: 締める (しめる)

• 収しゅう入にゅうが減へったので、家か計けいを締しめなければならない。

  Since our income has decreased, we have to tighten our household budget.