purse strings

Examples (10)

• The new CEO took control of the purse strings.
• She was known for being very careful with the family purse strings.
• It's time for the government to tighten its purse strings and reduce spending.
• Who really holds the purse strings in this organization?
• He complained that his wife controlled all the purse strings.
• The board of directors has the ultimate purse strings for all major projects.
• After the merger, the new management will hold the purse strings.
• She's always been the one to manage the household purse strings.
• The charity needs to be transparent about how it manages its purse strings.
• He felt he had lost control of the purse strings when his partner took over the finances.