Meaning of the word "to make bricks without straw" in English

What does "to make bricks without straw" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

to make bricks without straw

US /tu meɪk brɪks wɪˈðaʊt strɔː/
UK /tə meɪk brɪks wɪˈðaʊt strɔː/
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Idiom

to try to do something without the necessary materials, information, or resources

Example:
Asking me to design a website without any content is like asking me to make bricks without straw.
The manager expected us to finish the project with no budget, but we couldn't make bricks without straw.