noun phrase · neutral
household budget
UK/ˈhaʊshəʊld ˈbʌdʒɪt/US/ˈhaʊshoʊld ˈbʌdʒɪt/HOUSE·hold BUd·get
A plan of a family's income and spending over a period of time.
Examples
“They had to cut back on leisure activities to balance the household budget.”
“Managing the household budget is a common topic when discussing family finances.”
“A clear household budget helps young families avoid unnecessary debt.”
Band 8 sentence
“A realistic household budget that accounts for unexpected costs is essential for long-term financial stability.”
Collocations
- plan a household budget
- tighten the household budget
Word family
Common mistakes
household incomes→household budget
budget of household→household budget
Say it for a higher band
5family money plan→6family finances→7+household budget
Synonyms
family finances
Easily confused
household expenses
“Rising household expenses made it difficult for them to save money.”
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