1 She keeps tight control over the purse strings.

2 Who holds the purse strings in your house?

3 It all comes down to who holds the purse strings.

4 The government will have to tighten the purse strings .

5 Maureen definitely holds the purse strings.

6 Now local transportation agencies decide where the purse strings.

7 Why, for instance, does Dahlia continue to control the purse strings after Ella is revealed as the rightful heir?

8 Nevertheless,[] the purse strings have been loosened sufficiently to provide a palatable enough feast.

9 Dad holds the purse strings in our family.

10 He holds the purse strings in the family.

11 Mother holds the purse strings in out family.

12 Ownership refuses to loosen the purse strings athat would bring in a superstar talent.

13 The bank has been too slow in loosening the purse strings.

14 Is it time for Mr Manuel to loosen the purse strings?

15 One of Syl's ways of expressing displeasure was by tightening the purse strings.

16 The Government have no intention of giving power to anyone except those who hold the purse strings.

17 The same hopes as any other pensioner, unless of course that pensioner happens to hold the purse strings.

18 This means restraint in public spending and holding back the natural enthusiasm of a clutch of new ministers to open the purse strings.

19 The budget committee is in the process of tightening the purse strings.