Shoestring

n.	1.	same as shoelace.
	2.	a sum of money, inadequate or barely adequate for the purpose to which it is put to use; as, to start up an enterprise on a shoestring.

Noun	1.	shoestring - a lace used for fastening shoes Synonyms: shoe lace, shoelace, shoe string
	2.	shoestring - a small amount of money; "he managed it on a shoestring" Synonyms: shoe string

shoe string, small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity