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'.
(..) Really... thank you so much for going and trying. You're so terrific. Really. Why don't you get some clothes on, I'll get my purse, and dinner is on me,okay? - Really? Great. - Thank you. You're not done with her,are you? Are babies will be smart and beautiful. Not to mention imaginary. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1