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control the purse strings |
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control the purse strings and hold the purse strings Fig. to be in charge of the money in a business or a household. I control the purse strings at our house. Mr. Williams is the treasurer. He controls the purse strings. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There appears to be a disconnect between the individuals responsible for maintaining and operating the equipment and those who control the purse strings. females, who happen to control the purse strings and make most of the buying decisions for their families. nbsp;that has arisen, particularly among constituents who currently control the purse strings for research. |
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