be strapped for cash

be strapped for cash

To not have any or very much money at the moment; to be broke, especially temporarily. Would you mind covering the cost of dinner? I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment. My brother always complains that he's strapped for cash, but it's no surprise when he won't go find a job!
See also: cash, strapped
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be ˌstrapped for ˈcash

(informal) have very little money: I can’t come to the club tonight — I’m a bit strapped for cash.
See also: cash, strapped
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • strapped
  • strapped for cash
  • strapped for
  • strapped for (something)
  • lend (something) out (to one)
  • lend out
  • loan (something) out (to one)
  • loan out
  • lend (something) to (one)
  • knock at the door