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UKon a shoestring
/ˌɒn ɐ ʃˈuːstɹɪŋ/
/ˌɑːn ɐ ʃˈuːstɹɪŋ/on a shoestring
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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.