The idiom "on a shoestring" originated in the mid-19th century and is related to the idea of having very limited financial resources. It is used to describe doing something or managing a project with very little money or on a tight budget.

What is the origin of the idiom "on a shoestring" and when to use it?

Определение и значение слова «on a shoestring» на английском языке

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