Shoestring: meaning, definitions and examples
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shoestring
[ ˈʃuːˌstrɪŋ ]
budgeting
A shoestring is a very small amount of money that is available to spend.
Synonyms
limited funds, small amount, tight budget
Examples of usage
- We had to start our company on a shoestring.
- Living on a shoestring budget can be challenging.
Translations
Translations of the word "shoestring" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cordão de sapato
🇮🇳 जूते का फीता
🇩🇪 Schuhband
🇮🇩 tali sepatu
🇺🇦 шнурівка для взуття
🇵🇱 sznurowadło
🇯🇵 靴ひも
🇫🇷 lacet
🇪🇸 cordón de zapato
🇹🇷 ayakkabı bağı
🇰🇷 신발 끈
🇸🇦 رباط الحذاء
🇨🇿 tkanička
🇸🇰 šnúrka do topánok
🇨🇳 鞋带
🇸🇮 vezalka
🇮🇸 skóreim
🇰🇿 аяқ киімнің бауы
🇬🇪 ფეხსაცმლის თასმა
🇦🇿 ayaqqabı bağı
🇲🇽 cordón de zapato
Word origin
The term 'shoestring' originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It was originally used to describe a narrow strip of leather used for fastening shoes. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a very small amount of money or a tight budget. The expression 'on a shoestring' gained popularity during the Great Depression when people had to make ends meet with limited resources.
See also: overshoe, shoe, shoelace, shoemaker, shoer, shoes.