Cut back and Tighten one's belt

Cut back verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.

Tighten one's belt and cut back are semantically related in draw in one's horns topic. In some cases you can use "Tighten one's belt" instead a verb "Cut back".

Tighten one's belt verb - Live frugally and use less resources.

Cut back and tighten one's belt are semantically related in economize topic. Sometimes you can use "Cut back" instead a verb phrase "Tighten one's belt".