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to-manage-a-budget

/tə ˈmæn.ɪdʒ ə ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/
IELTSAcademic
phrase

to plan how money will be spent so you do not spend too much. It often means tracking income, expenses, and savings carefully.

  • She manages a budget for her small business.
  • We need to manage a budget for the trip.
  • He is good at managing a tight budget.

Adinary Nuance

This phrase is close to budget, plan spending, and control expenses, but it is more general than all three. Use manage a budget when you mean the full process of handling money over time, not just making a plan. Budget can be a noun or a verb, while manage a budget sounds more complete and practical.

In other languages

Vietnamese
quản lý ngân sách
Spanish
gestionar un presupuesto
Chinese
管理预算
Japanese
予算を管理する
Korean
예산을 관리하다

Etymology

Manage comes from Italian maneggiare, meaning 'to handle'. Budget came into English in the 1400s from French bougette, meaning a small bag or purse. The phrase later came to mean handling money carefully.

Common phrases

manage a tight budgetmanage the household budgetmanage a monthly budgetmanage a business budget

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Frequently asked questions

Is manage a budget formal or informal?
It is neutral and common in speaking, writing, and business contexts.
What is the difference between manage a budget and budget?
Budget can mean a spending plan. Manage a budget means handling that plan carefully over time.
Can I use manage a budget in IELTS writing?
Yes. It is clear and suitable for academic and everyday topics about money.
Do people say manage a budget at work?
Yes. It is common in business, finance, and project planning.