Shoestring/shoelace

I always say "shoelace" and I'm American.

The only time I use "shoesting" is metaphorically. Shoestring potatoes, or on a shoestring budget (with hardly any money at all).

Got it. Thanks, GG.

LiveinjapanYou should tie shoestring as soon as you find shoestring untied.

Is this correct and natural?

My dictionary says shoestring is AmE, while shoelace is BrE. Is it true?

Thanks
LiJ

You should retie your shoestring as soon as you find it untied.

Hi,

I agree with Grammar Geek, 'lace' gives a better image. But interestingly enough, people tend to say 'shoestring budget' more than 'shoelace budget'.

Best Regards,
Hoa Thai
EDIT NOTE: Sorry! Grammar Geek - I echoed your statement without realizing it.

PhilipYou should retie your shoestring as soon as you find it untied.

Got it! Thanks, Philip.

Over here we say they are 'undone' rather than 'untied'.

Nona The BritOver here we say they are 'undone' rather than 'untied'.

Thanks, Nona.

Is the reason that retie is already said or it's simply more natural to say undone?

Thanks
LiJ

It' just that we talk of shoelaces being undone, not untied.

We often say 'do your shoelaces' or 'do your shoelaces up' instead of tie as well.

We often say 'do your shoelaces' or 'do your shoelaces up' instead of tie as well.

Got it! Thanks, Nona.