German phrase
Wie flexibel ist das Budget für ~?
Meaning
How flexible is the budget for ___
When to use it
Asks how flexible a budget is. Direct, but not overly casual; useful for discussing cost changes.
Example dialogue
Wie flexibel ist das Budget für das Event nächste Woche?
How flexible is the budget for next week's event?
Leider kaum, wir müssen an den geplanten Kosten festhalten.
Unfortunately, hardly at all; we have to stick to the planned costs.