VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Strapped for cash

Meaning:

to be short of money.

Examples:

  • I'd love to go on vacation, but I'm strapped for cash right now.
  • After paying all my bills, I'm usually strapped for cash at the end of the month.
  • I'm sorry, I can't lend you any money. I'm strapped for cash myself.
  • If you're strapped for cash, you might want to consider getting a part-time job.
  • We're strapped for cash this year, so we won't be able to buy as many Christmas presents.
  • The business is struggling, and we're strapped for cash to keep it afloat.
  • I wanted to go out to dinner, but I'm strapped for cash and can't afford it.
  • If you're strapped for cash, you might want to try cutting back on your expenses.
  • The car broke down, and now I'm strapped for cash to get it fixed.
  • I'm strapped for cash, so I can't join the gym this year.
  • If you're strapped for cash, you might want to consider selling some of your belongings.
  • I'm strapped for cash, but I still want to go to the concert. Maybe I can find cheap tickets.
  • The company is strapped for cash, so they had to lay off some employees.
  • I'm strapped for cash, but I still want to celebrate my friend's birthday. Maybe we can have a potluck dinner.
  • The school is strapped for cash, so they had to cut some programs.
  • I'm strapped for cash, so I'm going to start using coupons and shopping for deals.
  • The charity is strapped for cash, so they're asking for donations.
  • I'm strapped for cash, so I'm going to cancel my subscription to the streaming service.
  • The restaurant is strapped for cash, so they're offering a discount on their menu.
  • I'm strapped for cash, so I'm going to have to put off buying a new phone for a while.
  • If you remember, I was a little strapped for cash.
  • I've just been kinda strapped for cash lately, you know?
  • It's just because he knows I'm really strapped for cash.
  • Please understand that we're strapped for cash.
  • You know, if you're really strapped for cash, you could always sell your eggs.
  • However, the peacekeeping operation is strapped for cash.
  • We're a little strapped for cash these days, in case you hadn't noticed.
  • No, it... I'm just... I'm strapped for cash.
  • You know we're strapped for cash. Yes.
  • But at the moment you're strapped for cash?