Shoestring example sentences

Related (1): budget

shoe·string

noun

shoestring (noun) · shoestrings (plural noun) · shoe-string (noun) · shoe-strings (plural noun)

  - a small or inadequate budget:

  - a shoelace.

  - (of a save or tackle in sports) near or around the ankles or feet, or just above the ground:

Synonyms

pittance, trifle, pennies, peanuts, driblet, fortune, shoelace, bootlace, lacing, string, cord, thong, twine, tie, latchet, Legal

"Shoestring" Example Sentences

1. Jane was on a shoestring budget, so she had to stick to buying essentials only.
2. The startup company had to start with a shoestring budget, but eventually they grew into a huge corporation.
3. I managed to save money for my trip by living on a shoestring for the past few months.
4. The wedding was beautiful even though it was planned on a shoestring budget.
5. The chef made a delicious meal using only shoestring potatoes as a side dish.
6. She crossed the tightrope with only a shoestring keeping her steady.
7. The movie was made on a shoestring budget but ended up being a huge success.
8. He saved a bundle of money by buying shoestring fries instead of the more expensive options.
9. The factory could only produce shoestring ropes due to limited resources.
10. Despite only having a shoestring budget for advertising, the new product sold out within days.
11. The artist used shoestring to create an intricate macrame wall hanging.
12. Tim's shoestring caught in the door as he was leaving, causing him to stumble.
13. The athlete used a shoestring to secure his shoelace during the marathon.
14. The fashion designer created a unique pair of shoes with shoestring laces.
15. The financial crisis forced the company to operate on a shoestring until things improved.
16. I can only afford to buy shoestring necessities until my next paycheck.
17. The play had to make do with a shoestring cast due to limited resources.
18. The soldier's shoestring broke during the march, causing him to fall behind.
19. The new restaurant specializes in shoestring onion rings, which quickly became a customer favorite.
20. The organization runs on a shoestring budget but continues to do great work in their community.
21. The tourist tried to communicate with the locals using only a shoestring vocabulary in their language.
22. The athlete tied a shoestring around a tree to use as a makeshift hurdle during his training.
23. The backpacker had to rely on shoestring transportation options to get around the country.
24. The theatre company puts on amazing productions despite only having shoestring funding.
25. The chef carefully seasoned the shoestring fries for a perfect taste.
26. The farmer used shoestring as a makeshift string to tie up the hay bales.
27. The small business was able to survive on a shoestring for years before finally expanding.
28. The magician pulled a never-ending shoestring out of his pocket, much to the amazement of the audience.
29. The athlete's shoestring kept coming undone during the race, causing frustration and lost time.
30. The shoestring necklace added a unique touch to her outfit.

Common Phases

more with less; on a tight budget; bootstrap approach; low-cost solution; scrimping and saving; penny-pinching; making do with what we have; frugal mentality; economical measures; resourceful mindset.

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