单词hold--the--purse--strings
na.: 掌管银钱出入
网络: 掌握财权；掌管钱财；掌管金钱财务
Chinese women aren"t exempt: we"re either wilting lotus blossoms, or ferocious dragon ladies who hold the purse strings to the household.
中国女性其实并无不同：我们或者是萎蔫的荷花，或者是独揽家庭财政大权的母老虎。
He got his punishment, however, not from the author, but from the public who hold the purse strings.
他得到了处罚，但并不是作者给他的，而是那些手捂着钱袋的大众。
In my home, my mom hold the purse strings.
在我家，我妈掌管财务。
If you want to buy the villa, you must hold the purse strings from now on.
如果你想买那套房子，你必须从现在开始控制花钱。
But it"s important to remember you have little control over individuals who hold the purse strings and make decisions based on gut instinct.
但是你一定要记住你无法控制这些个人，钱掌握在他们手里，并且他们根据直觉做出决定。