be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
be pressed for money
To have a small or limited amount of money available. I'm kind of pressed for money right now, so can we go out to dinner next weekend instead?
See also: money, press
be pressed for space
To have a small or limited amount of space available. I'd love to squeeze a few more chairs in here so you guys can sit down, but we're just too pressed for space.
See also: press, space
be pressed for time
To have a small or limited amount of time available; to be in a hurry. I'm sorry, I can't chat for long. I need to go pick up the kids, and I'm a bit pressed for time. Don't plan an elaborate meal if you're pressed for time. We can just order a pizza instead.
See also: press, time
be pushed for money
To have a small or limited amount of money available. I'm kind of pushed for money right now, so can we go out to dinner next weekend instead?
See also: money, push
be pushed for space
To have a small or limited amount of space available. I'd love to squeeze a few more chairs in here so you guys can sit down, but we're just too pushed for space.
See also: push, space
be pushed for time
To have a small or limited amount of time available; to be in a hurry. I'm sorry, I can't chat for long. I need to go pick up the kids, and I'm a bit pushed for time. Don't plan an elaborate meal if you're pushed for time. We can just order a pizza instead.
See also: push, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be pressed/pushed for ˈmoney, ˈspace, ˈtime, etc.
have very little money, time, etc: I’ll have to do those letters tomorrow — I’m a bit pressed for time this afternoon. I’m afraid we’re a bit pushed for space in this office.See also: press, push
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be pressed for money
- be pushed for money
- cash money
- get pushed for money
- become pushed for money
- be (right) on the money
- dinero
- color of someone's money, see the
- chip in for (something)
- funny money