lésiner

Ils ne lésinent pas.
They've got everything here.
Cela semble incroyable, les passionnés dépensent souvent des sommes folles pour des traitements ou des accessoires inutiles, puis lésinent sur ce qui coûte moins cher : l’eau.
It looks incredible, the enthusiasts often incur great expenses for unnecessary treatments or accessories, and then, economize on the cheapest thing: the water.
Aux hommes de science et aux responsables politiques je demande instamment que, animés par l'amour et le respect dus à toute personne humaine, ils ne lésinent pas sur les moyens susceptibles de mettre fin à ce fléau.
I urgently ask the world's scientists and political leaders, moved by the love and respect due to every human person, to use every means available in order to put an end to this scourge.
Les autorités lésinent sur les fonds nécessaires pour mettre le projet en marche.
The authorities are skimping on funds needed to put the project into motion.
Quand il s'agit d'un repas de famille, mes parents ne lésinent jamais sur la nourriture.
When it comes to family meals, my parents never skimp on food.
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