Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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In these days of inflation we all have to _____ our belts.
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- shorten
- strengthen
- tighten
- lesson
- shorten
Correct Option: C
tighten your belt : to spend less money because there is less available.
Here, tighten is the right usage.
