idiom
on a shoestring
on ah SHOO-string
ɒn ə ˈʃuːstrɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
onashoestring
Dictionary meaning
With a very limited budget.
Examples
- The documentary was produced on a shoestring and went on to win a major award.
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