The phrase "to tackle the deficit" means to take action in order to reduce or eliminate a shortfall in money or resources that exists within a government or organization.
Sentences with «to tackle the deficit»
That demonstrates two things, the first of which is the importance of tackling the deficit. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
He is asked about the deficit, and says the real risk is not tackling the deficit. (politics.co.uk)
The burden for tackling the deficit would instead fall on «corporate welfare» and tax breaks for corporations, he insisted. (politics.co.uk)