English / idiom
On a Shoestring
MEANING IN ENGLISH
With a very small budget or very little money.
In context
01
They launched the community newspaper on a shoestring, relying on volunteer writers and donated printing supplies.
02
Living on a shoestring as a university student taught Sarah how to manage her personal expenses carefully.
Synonyms
on a tight budget,on a modest sum,with minimal funding
Antonyms
with deep pockets,lavishly,extravagantly
Collocations
run on a shoestring,operate on a shoestring,budget on a shoestring