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What is the origin of the idiom to control the purse strings?
JonathonBowergp8655
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∙ 8y agoThe origin is just what you'd think it was. The definition of a purse is a small container for holding money (and other things nowadays). If you are in charge of the strings holding that purse closed, you control the money.
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What does the idiom everything but hammer and nails mean?
It means a lot of different objects. For example "she had a big purse with everything but a hammer and nails in it" means her purse was full of stuff.
What does tight purses of their lips mean?
This is a comparison between your lips and a purse, which is a drawstring bag usually used to hold someone's money. When you draw up the strings to close a purse, it looks a lot like someone's mouth if they are closing their lips like an "O" or as if they were going to kiss someone.
How many syllables are in purse?
The word purse has one syllable.
What do you call the prize money?
Purse
How do you rewrite this sentence for clarity and to reduce the number of clauses so it does not sound as choppy I realized that I left my purse at the store on the counter by the cashier's station?
You can rewrite this sentence, I realized that I left my purse at the store on the counter by the cashier's station, by changing some of the clauses.I realized that I left my purse on the store's counter by the cashier's station.I realized that I left my purse on the store counter near the cashier's station.I realized I left my purse on the counter near the store's cashier station. (remove "that" as well)
Why is congress the strongest branch in government?
What give Congress so much power is that they control the purse strings.
What are the ratings and certificates for Purse Strings - 1933?
Purse Strings - 1933 is rated/received certificates of: UK:A
Why are more battery powered cars not being produced?
Because the guys who control the oil also control the businesses and the Federal purse strings.
What holds the nation's purse strings?
Unfortunately, many entities hold a nation's purse strings. Though the US Treasury is in partial control over physical aspects of currency and coins, The US Congress sets the laws for hundreds to thousands of Federal spending programs, including the military's pay and benefits. So it is more like everyone is fighting over those "purse strings".
What are some idioms that mean cheap?
chained purse strings
What does the phrase'control the purse strings' mean?
It is the person who have a say on the payment
What does the idiom everything but hammer and nails mean?
It means a lot of different objects. For example "she had a big purse with everything but a hammer and nails in it" means her purse was full of stuff.
What is the concept of ecotourism?
The tourist is spending discretionary funds, give them what they want, and they will open their purse strings.
What does keep a tight hold on the purse strings mean?
Create yourself a workable budget and stick to it.
Which organization is the custodian of the national purse?
The Department of the Treasury has control over the national purse.
What is the meaning behind the phrase 'Power of the Purse'?
Power of the Purse is the control of the House of Commons over Public Expenditure.
What is the origin of the word budget?
Middle French 1400's. Bouge Bag or bulging purse.
