(not) have two pennies to rub together

British, American & Australian, American

to be very poor.

She's been out of work for months and doesn't have two pennies to rub together.

• arse about face
• arse-kisser
• arse-licker
• arse over tip
• arty-farty
• a rubber check
• a rubber stamp
• a rude awakening
• a rule of thumb
• a rum do
• a running battle
• a running battle with
• a running battle with someone
• a running battle with something
• a rush of blood
• a rush of blood to the head
• a sacred cow
• a sad state of affairs
• a safe bet
• a safe pair of hands
• a safety net
• a safety valve
• as a general rule
• as all get-out
• as all get out