to pinch pennies, to watch every cent
Sehr sparsam sein müssen, weil man kaum Geld hat.
To be forced to be extremely frugal due to lack of money.
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Nach dem Jobverlust musste er jeden Pfennig zweimal umdrehen.— After losing his job, he had to pinch every penny.
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Wir können uns keinen Luxus leisten, wir müssen jeden Pfennig zweimal umdrehen.— We can't afford luxury; we have to watch every cent.