on a shoestring

on a shoe·string

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Definition of on a shoestring words

phrase on a shoestring If you do something or make something on a shoestring, you do it using very little money. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

discounted — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
inexpensively — In an inexpensive manner.

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