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tight-fisted
UK
/ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/
US
/ˈtaɪtˌfɪstɪd/
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Explain what “tight-fisted” means and how it describes someone’s attitude to spending.
Explain how the compound adjective “tight-fisted” is formed and why it is hyphenated.
Compare “tight-fisted” with “stingy,” “mean,” and “frugal”: which are negative and which can be positive?
Give five B2-level examples of “tight-fisted” in different contexts, with Russian translations.
Show common patterns and collocations with “tight-fisted,” including how to use it with “with.”
Rewrite “He is so tight-fisted that he never buys gifts for anyone” using a different structure without changing the meaning.
Write two sentences using “tight-fisted,” then explain whether the tone is neutral, critical, or humorous.
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