Tìm kiếm
on a shoestring
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với ngân sách tối thiểu
with a minimal amount of financial resources
What is the origin of the idiom "on a shoestring" and when to use it?
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.
Ví dụ
The theater production was put together on a shoestring, relying on volunteer actors and minimal sets.
The startup company was launched on a shoestring budget, with the founders investing their personal savings.
They managed to travel across the country on a shoestring by staying in budget accommodations and using public transportation.
