on a budget — having only a small amount of money to spend; trying to spend as little money as possible
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: having only a small amount of money to spend; trying to spend as little money as possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ə ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Korean meaning: 적은 돈으로 살림하는, 예산을 절약하는
Korean pronunciation: 온 어 **버**짓
Example Sentences
- My friend thinks eating ramen for 30 days straight is 'traveling on a budget' in Paris.
- College students are natural experts at living on a budget.
- She decorated her entire apartment on a budget of $200 and it looks like a magazine cover.
on a budget
ADVERB//ɑːn ə ˈbʌdʒɪt//
having only a small amount of money to spend; trying to spend as little money as possible
a young woman holds a small calculator in one hand while examining a can of food with the other. She carefully compares prices between the expensive brand and the cheaper generic version on the shelf. After checking her calculator, she puts back the expensive item and selects the budget-friendly option instead. Her shopping basket contains only essential items and store-brand products. A store employee nearby arranges discount stickers on marked-down items. someone having only a small amount of money to spend and trying to spend as little as possible
When you're on a budget, settle for some fudget!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'Budget'은 원래 프랑스어 'bougette'에서 나온 말로 '작은 가죽 주머니'를 의미했습니다. 정부가 재정 계획을 담은 서류를 가죽 주머니에 넣어 의회에 제출했던 관습에서 '예산'이라는 의미로 발전했죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend thinks eating ramen for 30 days straight is 'traveling on a budget' in Paris.”
“College students are natural experts at living on a budget.”
“She decorated her entire apartment on a budget of $200 and it looks like a magazine cover.”
“Dating on a budget means picnic dates become 'romantic outdoor dining experiences'.”
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