on a shoestring
以少量资金或资源进行某事
口语·表达预算紧张或资源有限
英文释义
to have a very limited budget or resources; to operate with minimal funds
例句
We started the business on a shoestring, but it grew quickly.
典故来源
源自19世纪美国，比喻用鞋带般微薄的资金维持生计或运营，强调资源极度有限。