1. Ý Nghĩa
On a shoestring: nghĩa là làm điều gì đó (hoàn thành một nhiệm vụ, dự án hoặc mục tiêu) với nguồn ngân sách rất hạn chế và eo hẹp.
2. Ví dụ/Examples
My YouTube channel started on a shoestring—just a webcam and my goofy sense of humor.
The theater production was put together on a shoestring with volunteers and donated materials.
Our family went on a shoestring vacation this year, staying in budget accommodations and cooking our own meals.
We’re doing a DIY home renovation on a shoestring, thanks to a lot of online tutorials and elbow grease.
We threw a terrific party last night on a shoestring budget—just some snacks and an epic playlist.
After losing his job, he had to live on a shoestring for a while, cutting back on expenses and finding ways to save money.