under budget

idiom

: involving less money than had been planned for

The project was completed on schedule and under budget.

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Legislation passed under budget reconciliation rules cannot be filibustered in the Senate, but the rules can only be used a limited number of times in a year. —

Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025 The transit agency, TriMet, says that the project came in under budget, and the city built electricity-generating wind turbines on the bridge using the extra money. —

Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 18 Jan. 2025 Those priorities will be shaped by two bills under budget reconciliation rules that prevent a Senate filibuster. —

Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024 Best Black Friday Deals on Gifts for Kids and Teens Kids are arguably the most fun to shop for, but staying under budget can be a challenge. —

Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under budget