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to tighten the purse-strings―loosen the purse-strings

a string that is used for tightening up an opening of a sack

loosen [tighten] the purse strings

to take out the contents of a purse

to tighten the strings of a helmet

to empty a purse of its contents―spend all one's money

We have to be careful with expenses.

fasten a seat belt

fasten a bolt

to buckle （a shoe, etc.）

Please fasten your seat belts.

a purse containing 100 yen

a purse despoiled of its contents

Fasten your seat belts, please.

a striped money-bag

do up one's belt

put the money in a purse

I carry a purse in my bosom―have a purse in my pocket.

a well-lined purse

to empty one's purse

My money is running low.

to empty one's purse

Screw the bottle cap on

to wear a waist-band

A purse is emptied of its contents

a fastener that fastens the opening of a bag or a money pouch called a string-fastener

Give me back my wallet.

a fat wallet

a cordovan wallet

untie a knot in a necktie