shoestring budget

shoestring budget

A budget or allotment of resources that is very meager, sparse, or just enough to suit its purpose. Unfortunately, due to government cutbacks following the recession, our department has had to produce the same levels of work on a shoestring budget. I did all sorts of traveling with just a shoestring budget when I was in college. You learn very quickly how to make the most of what you have!
See also: budget, shoestring
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If it hadn't been for the 25-point deduction for going into administration two years ago they'd have finished just a point behind champs Dunfermline and he carried that on last year on a shoestring budget. He got the most out of his side so they will be a threat but we're going there to win.
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