Budget

Synonyms of budget

• allocation
• financial plan
• spending plan

Antonyms of budget

• splurge
• overspend
• exceed budget

Collocations of budget

budget cuts

Frequency: 80 %

The government announced budget cuts to reduce spending.

budget management

Frequency: 75 %

She excelled in budget management and kept costs under control.

budget constraints

Frequency: 70 %

The project had to be completed within budget constraints.

budget planning

Frequency: 65 %

Effective budget planning is essential for financial success.

budget allocation

Frequency: 60 %

The budget allocation for marketing was increased this year.

Idiomatic Expressions for budget

• Phrase: penny-pinching
  Meaning: To be excessively frugal or unwilling to spend money, often to stay within a budget.
  Usage: He's known for his penny-pinching ways, always looking for the cheapest option.