Kotobukicho: One Snapshot of Aging Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy7ginKhZJI 2:16 when it comes to Middle class middles belts remain firmly tightened. 中流階級は財布の紐がかたいままだ。
Struggling middle class 'Aldi Mums' at heart of UK election
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy_jqu2nuJc 0:14 the oil giants are obviously being forced to tighten their belts. 大手石油会社は明らかに財務体質の健全化を強いられている。
Oil Price Shock - What are the consequences of the low price? | Made in Germany
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDqgPMStz4 1:00 in other words, easier access to money could stop struggling governments from tightening their belts. 欧州中央銀行(ECB)の国債買い入れ型の量的緩和とはつまり、潤沢な資金供給をすることで緊縮財政からの脱却を狙うものだ。
ECB announces massive bond buy | Journal
参考リンク
http://bridge-english.blogspot.jp/2010/01/blog-post_4652.html 財布の紐を英語でなんと言うか?