ain't long enough

ain't long enough

Said of someone or something that is lacking in money or funds. Can we go out to dinner next week? I just ain't long enough right now. I can't pay that much for a concert ticket—my bank account ain’t long enough.
See also: enough, long
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ain’t long enough

phr. of a sum of money that isn’t adequate; without adequate funds. (Streets.) I can’t go with you. I ain’t long enough.
See also: enough, long
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • ain’t long enough
  • in the hole for (something)
  • ain't no thang
  • whistlin' Dixie, you ain't just
  • ain
  • if it ain't broken, don't fix it
  • if it isn't broke, don't fix it
  • if it isn't broken, don't fix it
  • ain't particular
  • particular
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