Many believe the work should be financed by the 'public purse'. [=should be paid for by the government]
Companies are expected to 'loosen the purse strings' as the economy improves.
School administrators are already 'tightening (the) purse strings'.
(..) Ma'am, could you lean back? There's a shadow on the bride. Oh, sure. How are you feeling? Are you nervous? No, just excited. Listen, I filled my purse with muscle relaxants and anti-flatulent meds. Oh, and if you're gonna puke, you can use the purse. Okay, thanks. (..)2017 TvShow: Superstore Title: Cheyenne's Wedding Season: 2 Episode 20