Question

the actors guild was able to put on a spectacular theatrical production. this is truly impressive, since the guild operates on a shoestring. what is the meaning of the expression on a shoestring? 1 out of the public eye 2 up on a tightrope 3 with very little money

Explanation:

The phrase "on a shoestring" is an idiom that describes operating with a very limited amount of resources, most commonly referring to money. In the context, putting on a spectacular theatrical production with this constraint makes the achievement impressive, which aligns with the meaning of having very little money. The other options do not fit the context: "out of the public eye" refers to being unseen, and "up on a tightrope" refers to a physical balancing act, neither of which relate to the operational constraint of the actors' guild.

Answer:

1. with very little money