hold the purse strings in French
hold the purse strings in French is tenir la caisse, tenir les cordons de la bourse.
hold the purse strings in French
tenir la caisse
(idiomatic, colloquial) To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.
tenir les cordons de la bourse
(idiomatic, colloquial) To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.
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What is "hold the purse strings" in French?
"hold the purse strings" in French is tenir la caisse, tenir les cordons de la bourse.
Are there other ways to say "hold the purse strings" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hold the purse strings": tenir la caisse, tenir les cordons de la bourse.
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