Frugality metaphor (10)

I believe the answer is:

shoestring

(Other definitions for shoestring that I've seen before include "Very little money" , "for securing a trainer?" , "Lace" , "A minimum of money" , "Barely sufficient funds" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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