shoestring

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. A string used to tie a shoe: shoelace.

2. A small amount.

adj.

Involving little.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œβ€˜It could be done on a shoestring -- just a few hundred thousand.’ β€˜Pesos or dollars?’” Patrick Dennis; Genius; Harcourt; 1962.
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