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scrimp(verb, restrain, manage, spare, save)
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skimp(verb, neglect, manage, spare, save)
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cut corners(verb, expression, manage, spare, conserve)
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economize(verb, save, skimp, conserve, scrimp)
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make ends meet(verb, expression, idiom, manage, conserve)
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stint(verb, slight, manage, spare, save)
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be cheap(save, skimp, economize)
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be frugal(verb, restrain, manage, spare, conserve)
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be parsimonious(restrain, spare, confine, withhold, skimp)
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be prudent(verb, manage, save, skimp, conserve)
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be stingy(restrain, spare, confine, withhold, skimp)
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begrudge(restrain, spare, confine, withhold, skimp)
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confine(restrain, spare, withhold, skimp, scrimp)
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conserve(manage, save, skimp, economize, scrimp)
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cut back(expression, manage, save, skimp, conserve)
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define(restrain, spare, confine, withhold, skimp)
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go easy on(expression, idiom, restrain, spare, confine)
1
grudge(restrain, spare, confine, withhold, skimp)
1
hold back on(expression, idiom, spare, withhold, skimp)
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keep within means(verb, manage, save, conserve, scrimp)
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