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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishON A SHOESTRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ON A SHOESTRING definition: 1. If you do something on a shoestring, you do it with a very small amount of money: 2. If you do…. Learn more.

  2. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › on+a+shoestringOn a shoestring - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    On or within a very tight or limited financial budget. We were living on a shoestring for a while after our baby was born, but, luckily, I got a promotion, and our situation has improved a bit. I'd love to come out to dinner with you, but I'm on a bit of a shoestring at the moment. See also: on, shoestring.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shoestringShoestring Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : narrow and long like a shoestring. shoestring french fries. 2. : operating on, accomplished by, or consisting of a small amount of money or capital. a shoestring budget. Did you know?

  4. learningenglish.voanews.com › a › what-does-on-a-shoestringWhat Does 'On a Shoestring' Mean? - VOA Learning English

    Aug 26, 2023 · But how did shoestring come to describe a tight budget – one with little money? Well, some word experts say it comes from people who sold small items on the streets. These items often included ...

  5. www.oysterenglish.com › idiom-on-a-shoestringIdiom: On a shoestring (meaning & examples) - Oyster English

    The idiom "on a shoestring" means with very little money or a very small budget. These sentence examples will make the meaning of this idiom very clear...

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHOESTRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SHOESTRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of shoestring in English. shoestring. noun [ C usually plural ] uk / ˈʃuː.strɪŋ / us / ˈʃuː.strɪŋ / Add to word list. US. a shoelace. Lelia Valduga/Moment/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Shoes. ankle boot. ballet flat. ballet shoe. Birkenstock. bootie. gym shoe.

  7. www.idioms.online › on-a-shoestringOn a Shoestring - Idioms Online

    Shoestring is a North American term for a shoelace, the thin lengths of string used to lace and tie shoes. Just why the word is used to allude to limited resources is unknown, although different sources suggest likely allusions. It may allude to the thin shape of a shoestring, or to how common and cheap they are.