stretch a dollar
Example Sentences
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"During COVID, people had supplemental food stamps, and they had extra benefits that made it easier for them to stretch a dollar," says Ms Watt.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2024
That means looking for ways to stretch a dollar.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022
It will be both educational and also, ideally, impress upon her how far you have been able to stretch a dollar.
From Slate • Oct. 4, 2019
And in this case, it means the museum is always trying to stretch a dollar.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2016
"It amazes me to see how far you can stretch a dollar."
From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)