BE STRETCHED THIN

be stretched thin

► to not have enough money, people, supplies, etc. to operate, do a job, or provide what is needed: »Without more money, the programs would be stretched thin.
»In the current economic climate, doctors and nurses are stretched thin and equipment is lacking in many of the clinics.

Main Entry: ↑thin

Смотреть больше слов в «Financial and business terms»

BE SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS →← BE SQUARE