Do you know the English expression “on a shoestring“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?

Tanya: What were your days at university like?

Mariam: They were tough. I lived on a shoestring for four years.

Does it mean:

a) have a shoestring

b) with a small amount of money

c) have trouble

d) have no friends

The answer is below!　↓

 

Answer: b) with a small amount of money