To live frugally, economizing on food and expenses.
形容生活简朴，吃用节俭。
清·吴敬梓《儒林外史》第四十七回虞华轩在家，省吃俭用，积起几两银子。”
By saving up and living frugally, she was able to afford her dream vacation.
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