shoestring budget

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

A very small amount of money for a project or for living.

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  • The film was made on a shoestring budget, relying on volunteers and borrowed equipment.
  • Our startup is currently operating on a shoestring budget, so every penny counts.
  • We traveled through Southeast Asia on a shoestring budget, which made the adventure even more memorable.
  • As a recent graduate, I'm learning how to live on a shoestring budget in an expensive city.
  • The community theatre managed to put on a fantastic show with a shoestring budget.
  • With a shoestring budget, the marketing team had to get creative with their campaign strategy.
  • She launched her successful online store from her kitchen table on a shoestring budget.
  • Running a non-profit on a shoestring budget requires incredible dedication and resourcefulness.
  • Their first album was recorded in a garage on a shoestring budget, but it became a cult classic.
  • He proved that you can achieve great things even with a shoestring budget and a lot of passion.