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the smell of an oily rag
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the smallest amount of something, particularly fuel or money, that is necessary for surviving or functioning
Idiom
Informal
Exemple
This trusty little car may not look like much, but she runs on the smell of an oily rag.
During the early days of their business, they operated on the smell of an oily rag, cutting costs wherever possible.
