be pushed for money

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
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
See also:
  • be pressed for money
  • be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
  • get pushed for money
  • become pushed for money
  • cash money
  • be (right) on the money
  • dinero
  • color of someone's money, see the
  • chip in for (something)
  • funny money